Swiss authorities are providing consular support to Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, a 26-year-old Swiss national sentenced to one year in prison in Indonesia for insulting the Hindu Day of Silence on social media. The case highlights the importance of respecting local laws and customs while travelling.

A court in Bali has sentenced a Swiss tourist to one year in prison for insulting a sacred Hindu observance

He boasted on social media that he had defied restrictions prohibiting residents and visitors from leaving their homes or accommodation.