DENPASAR, Bali – Indonesian authorities have shut down an illegal foreign-owned beauty clinic in Bali after investigators discovered it was operating without permits and employing unlicensed foreign medical workers from Russia and Armenia.

The closure of PRIME Skin Clinic, formerly known as Elasto Beauty, was announced by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday as part of a broader effort to protect the public from unsafe and unregulated medical procedures.

Officials said the clinic was found operating without a valid license and was not registered in the Ministry of Health’s Healthcare Facility Registry.

“This law enforcement action is carried out not only to protect people, but also to maintain global trust in Bali as a safe, high-quality, and trustworthy wellness tourism destination,” said Aji Muhawarman, Head of the Ministry of Health’s Bureau of Communication and Public Information.

The closure followed a joint investigation involving health, immigration, labor, foreign affairs, and intelligence authorities.

Investigators also found that several foreign medical and healthcare workers from Russia and Armenia had been practicing at the clinic without the required permits and legal documentation.

Under Indonesian regulations, medical services may only be provided by qualified professionals who hold both a Registration Certificate (STR) and a valid Medical Practice License (SIP).

Health authorities in Badung Regency have secured evidence from the facility as part of an ongoing legal process.

“The facility has been handled and officially closed,” Muhawarman said, adding that authorities are prepared to pursue legal action related to healthcare, immigration, and labor law violations.

The Ministry of Health warned that practicing medicine without a license and using unauthorized medical equipment are serious offenses under Indonesian law. Residents and international visitors were urged to verify the legal status of healthcare providers through official government channels before seeking treatment.

The case highlights growing concerns over unlicensed foreign-operated businesses in Bali, where authorities have recently intensified inspections of tourism, wellness, and healthcare-related enterprises.

The shutdown comes as authorities step up oversight of foreign-owned businesses across the island, particularly those operating in Bali’s rapidly growing wellness and medical tourism sector.