UBUD, Bali — A Russian national, Roman Titov (41), was found dead inside a villa in the Bentuyung Sakti area of Ubud, Gianyar Regency, on Tuesday night, January 27, 2026, Indonesian police confirmed.

The victim had reportedly been staying at the villa since June 2025.

According to Ubud Police Chief I Wayan Putra Antara, authorities received a report of the incident at approximately 11:45 a.m. local time on Wednesday. Officers from the Ubud Police Sector, assisted by the Gianyar Police forensic team and medical personnel, immediately responded to the scene.

“Upon receiving the report, we proceeded to the location to conduct a preliminary crime scene examination and gather witness statements. Initial findings showed no visible signs of physical violence on the victim’s body,” Putra Antara said on Wednesday.

Witness accounts revealed that the incident may have begun the night before. On Monday evening, January 26, at around 9:30 p.m., a woman identified as Velodina Ekaterina reported hearing the victim screaming and calling for help from inside his room.

Another witness, Ilia Trubnikov, checked on the victim shortly afterward and found him still alive. At the time, Titov was sitting cross-legged in what resembled a yoga position, wearing only a towel. No suspicious items or circumstances were observed in the room.

Concern arose the following morning when the room’s lights remained on. At around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Trubnikov re-entered the room and discovered Titov lying face down, his legs crossed, with parts of his body already showing bluish discoloration.

The incident was then reported to the villa management, who contacted police and local health officials. Medical personnel from Puskesmas Ubud I arrived at the scene at approximately 12:30 p.m. and pronounced the victim dead.

A preliminary external examination indicated cardiac arrest. Authorities found no pulse, no pupil reaction to light, and signs consistent with livor mortis and rigor mortis. No visible wounds or indications of physical assault were detected.

“The initial assessment suggests the victim died from cardiac arrest. However, the exact cause of death will be determined after further medical examination,” Putra Antara stated.

Police secured several personal belongings from the scene, including the victim’s passport, mobile phone, credit cards, and various medications, as part of the investigation.

The body was transported to Ari Canti Mas Hospital in Gianyar while authorities await coordination with the victim’s family.

Police emphasized that, at this stage, the death is believed to be non-criminal in nature. Nevertheless, investigators remain open to other possibilities pending medical findings.

“We are following standard investigative procedures and coordinating closely with medical authorities. If necessary, a formal autopsy will be conducted to confirm the cause of death,” Putra Antara said.