BADUNG, Bali — A 24-year-old British tourist found dead inside a villa in North Kuta, Badung, last month is suspected to have died from bleeding in the brain, according to preliminary autopsy results.

The man, identified by police as RY, was found dead in his room at a villa on Jalan Taman Mertanadi, Kerobokan Kelod, on Saturday night, August 29.

Bali Police spokesperson Kombes Pol Ariasandy said the autopsy was carried out by forensic doctor Dr Hengky at Prof Ngoerah General Hospital in Denpasar.

“The preliminary finding is that the suspected cause of death was bleeding in the brain,” Ariasandy said on Wednesday (September 9).

However, police stressed that the finding is not yet final. Investigators are still waiting for pathology and toxicology test results to establish the cause of death.

Police also found no signs of physical violence on RY’s body. The post-mortem bruising was considered within normal limits.

50 Packets of White Powder Found

The circumstances surrounding RY’s death remain under investigation after police found dozens of packets containing an unidentified white powder inside the villa.

Two suitcases were found in the room. One contained 24 plastic packets of white powder, while the second contained another 26 packets, bringing the total to 50 packets.

White powder mixed with blood was also found around the victim’s mouth.

Police have not identified the substance. The material is being examined by the Bali Police Narcotics Directorate to determine its contents.

Several other items were also found inside the room, including two adjustable wrenches, two sets of Allen keys, a blender, an electronic scale, a hydraulic press, a plastic vacuum-sealing machine, 18 bottles of NOW Inositol supplements and a flour strainer.

Police have not confirmed that the white powder was an illegal drug, and its contents remain subject to laboratory testing.

The investigation is continuing as authorities await the full autopsy, pathology and toxicology results.