BADUNG, BALI – The Bali Villa Shooting that killed one man and injured another has led to three Australian nationals facing the death penalty in Indonesia. The incident took place at a luxury villa in Badung, Bali.

The suspects — Jenson Darcy Francesco (27), Mevlut Coskun (22), and Tupou Paea Middlemore (26) — were arrested following a coordinated manhunt involving Indonesian police, immigration, and Interpol. The shooting occurred in the early hours of Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Villa Casa Santisya 1 in Mengwi, where the attackers allegedly stormed the property and opened fire.

Zivan Radmanovic, 33, was killed in the attack, while 34-year-old Sanar Ghanim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. The suspects fled the scene using multiple vehicles and attempted to leave the country via Surabaya and Jakarta before being captured.

The three have been charged under Article 340 of the Indonesian Criminal Code for premeditated murder, which carries a maximum penalty of death or life imprisonment. They also face additional charges related to illegal firearm possession and vehicle theft.

“We have sufficient evidence to name them as suspects. All three had clearly defined roles in this premeditated crime,” said Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya.
“Two acted as executors, while one prepared the weapons and transportation.”

Francesco was apprehended at Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta, while Coskun and Middlemore were captured in Singapore with the help of Interpol. Francesco allegedly provided tools, including a hammer used to break into the villa, and arranged the getaway vehicles.

Police are working closely with forensic experts to analyze bullet casings, blood traces, CCTV footage, and other physical evidence. The firearm used in the killing has yet to be recovered.

While police have not officially confirmed a motive, Metrotvnews.com reported that the deceased victim may have had links to a drug syndicate in Australia. University of Indonesia criminologist Adrianus Meliala noted the shooting resembled a mafia-style execution and suggested it could be part of a gangland conflict.

The suspects remain in custody in Bali as the investigation continues.

“There is no such thing as a perfect crime,” said Brigadier General Djuhandani Rahardjo Puro of Bareskrim.
“Our job is to find the cracks and expose the full truth.”