american tourist

An American Tourist Caught on Camera Assaults Bali’s Villa Security Guard, Resulting in Broken Teeth

Share:

A security camera captured an American tourist assaulting a security guard at a villa in the Gianyar area of Bali. This incident took place on Wednesday, 24th January 2024, around 8 AM local time. The tourist, identified as Olson MC, attacked Dewa Nyoman Widiada, causing injuries and breaking the security guard’s teeth.

According to the chronology provided by the Gianyar Police, AKBP I Ketut Wijaya, the American tourist intended to place a bag in the rear car’s trunk. Shortly, the villa’s security guard intervened and obstructed his actions.

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by detikbali (@detik_bali)


The video footage reveals a conversation between the two individuals, culminating in Olson abruptly and indiscriminately attacking the security guard. Olson’s companion, who was nearby, promptly attempted to intervene and halt the assault.

The primary reason for the security guard’s intervention against Olson was the villa’s refusal to allow them to check out due to unresolved issues. It was revealed that Olson had not returned a borrowed motorcycle from the rental agency, as he had been involved in an accident.

Consequently, the villa found it necessary to detain Olson to address this outstanding matter. Following the altercation with the villa’s security, the two American tourists hastily fled using the rented car.

As the victim in this situation, Dewa Nyoman, employed as a security guard, reported the incident to the police. Interestingly, Olson has also filed a report with the United States Consulate General, asserting that he felt intimidated by the villa management, which led to his confrontation with the security guard.

Immediately refuting these allegations, Putu Darma, the owner of Villa, stressed that the actual issue stemmed from Olson’s failure to adhere to the original agreement regarding the return of the borrowed motorbike.

It was disclosed that Olson and his companion had initially rented a motorbike from the villa, which was never returned as per the agreement. When the security guard inquired about the whereabouts of the motorbike, he was assaulted by the American tourist.

Interested in this topic? Check out our other articles from Social Expat!

Content Writer

Yuriz absolutely loves content writing and exploring the nitty-gritty of various topics. It all started by chance, but writing quickly became an essential part of her life! Plus, she is a huge K-pop fan, jamming out to it all day, every day!

Related News

Two of Indonesia’s key international airports, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang (Soetta Airport) and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, have earned spots on the list of the 100 Best Airports in the World. The rankings were announced as part of the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards 2023-2024, which evaluates the passenger experience […]

Mount Dukono, located in North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, erupted again on Monday, February 3, 2025. The eruption quickly made headlines when a viral video showed a climber capturing the dramatic moment of the volcano’s eruption. The footage has sparked discussions online, particularly around the climber’s safety and the eruption’s intensity. A Dramatic Moment Captured […]

The Denpasar Immigration Office recently apprehended a British national who had been running a motorcycle rental business in Nusa Penida, Klungkung, Bali. The individual, identified by the initials KSM, was caught on January 25, 2025, during an immigration surveillance operation. Ridha Sah Putra, the head of the Denpasar Immigration Office, stated that KSM had been […]

Public transportation users in Jakarta can now enjoy free drinking water, including the option of sparkling water, at several Transjakarta bus stops. This new initiative is a result of a collaboration between PT Transportasi Jakarta (TransJakarta) and Perumda Air Minum (PAM) JAYA, which is designed to offer drinking water refills to commuters. Passengers can bring […]