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By Staff Writer | June 17, 2025 | Denpasar, Bali
Indonesian authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of an Australian man and the serious wounding of another in a violent late-night attack at a villa in Bali, officials confirmed Tuesday.
The attack occurred just after midnight on Saturday in the Badung regency, a region popular with foreign tourists. Zivan Radmanovic, 32, died at the scene, while 35-year-old Sanar Ghanim sustained critical injuries and was hospitalized, according to Indonesia’s state-run news agency Antara.
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo told reporters that one suspect was arrested in Jakarta, while another was apprehended abroad. He did not disclose the second arrest location or further details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
A Melbourne man has died and another has been injured in a shooting incident at Villa Casa Santisya in Bali
Local police identified the victims as Zivan Radmanovic, 32, who was killed, and Sanar Ghanim, 35, who was injured pic.twitter.com/mkReC4AInY
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“We are working with international authorities as part of this case,” Prabowo said. “The motive and connection between the suspects and the victims will be disclosed in due course.”
Witnesses reported seeing two individuals fleeing the scene on motorcycles, with Bali police later confirming that the assailants were heard speaking English, possibly with Australian accents.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the suspects are Australian nationals, but the international nature of the case has prompted close cooperation between Indonesian and foreign law enforcement agencies.
A spokesperson for the Bali police, Ariasandy, said that a full press conference is scheduled for Wednesday morning, during which more comprehensive information will be shared, including details on the suspects, motive, and the weapons used.
The shooting has shocked both locals and the large expatriate community in Bali, where violent crime involving foreign nationals is rare. Villas in the upscale neighborhoods of Badung are frequently rented by international tourists and residents seeking privacy and luxury.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said in a statement that it is providing consular assistance to the families of the victims and is working closely with Indonesian authorities.
Sanar Ghanim remains in stable condition following emergency surgery at a private hospital in Denpasar. Hospital officials declined to comment on his prognosis, citing patient confidentiality.
As of Tuesday night, security has been increased in popular tourist areas across Bali, with police urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant.
The arrests mark a swift development in what could become a high-profile case with potential international implications. The outcome of Wednesday’s press conference is expected to shed light on the possible motives behind the violence and whether the incident was targeted or random.
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