The 26-year-old was given a one-year prison sentence for offensive remarks posted on Instagram. During the trial, he apologized to the Balinese people for denigrating the Day of Silence and said he regretted his actions.

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.