Popular Russian Influencer Alleges Kidnapping, Robbery in โBali
Denpasar, Bali – Russian influencer Sergei Kosenko reportedโค being kidnappedโค adn robbed ofโ approximately $35,000 USD โขby fellow Russian nationals in Bali on october โ23, 2025. Kosenko, โคknown forโ his travel and lifestyle content, alleges the incident occurred after he was lured to a meeting under false pretenses. Theโ case highlights growing concerns about criminal activity targeting โforeigners and the potential for disputes within the Russian expatriate โcommunity inโค Indonesia.
The alleged kidnapping and robbery underscores โฃthe vulnerabilities faced by tourists andโฃ residents alike in popular destinations like Bali. While Indonesian authorities โmaintain a generally safe habitat for visitors, isolated incidents of โฃcrime, includingโ those involving organized groups, do occur. This case is likely to prompt increased scrutiny of security measures โand potential collaboration between Indonesian police and Russian authoritiesโ to address transnational โcriminal activity. Kosenko has as filed a formal complaint with the Bali police,who have initiated an investigation.
According to KosenkoS account,he was contacted byโข individuals claiming to have โaโค business proposition.Upon arriving at the designated meeting location, he was forcibly detained and โฃrobbed ofโ cash and valuables. He reported the incident to police the following day,October 24,2025.
Police are currentlyโ gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnessesโฃ to ascertain the full circumstances of the alleged crime and identify the perpetrators. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emergeโ as authorities progress with their inquiries.
