CEPAKA, Bali — A Russian tourist was taken into custody by police in Bali after allegedly refusing to pay a Rp1.5 million guesthouse bill and causing a disturbance when the property owner asked him to leave.

The tourist, identified by local media as 38-year-old Anton Muzarov, was staying at Lilis Ikvala Radha Guest House on Jalan Raya Munggu–Kapal in Cepaka village, Kediri district, Tabanan regency.

According to Tabanan Police, the dispute began after Muzarov booked a room through Agoda on October 31 for a one-night stay.

The following day, he reportedly requested an extension of approximately one week. However, the guesthouse owner claimed he failed to settle the additional accommodation charges despite repeated requests for payment.

The outstanding bill was estimated at Rp1.5 million.

Payment Dispute Escalates

Tensions escalated on Friday, November 6, at around 4 p.m., when the owner again asked the Russian guest to settle his bill.

Instead of paying, Muzarov allegedly became disruptive, disturbing other guests at the property.

The owner, Ni Wayan Lili Suriani, subsequently asked him to leave the guesthouse, but he reportedly refused.

Concerned about the situation, she contacted Indonesia’s police emergency hotline, 110, early on Saturday, November 7.

Tabanan Police Criminal Investigation Unit chief Adjunct Commissioner Made Teddy Satria Permana said officers responded to the complaint and visited the property to assess the situation.

A team led by First Inspector I Putu Agus Sanjaya, accompanied by four officers, was dispatched to handle the incident.

Handed Over to Immigration

Following the police intervention, authorities coordinated with the Tabanan Immigration Office over the Russian national’s case.

Police handed Muzarov over to immigration officials at Tabanan Police headquarters at approximately 9 a.m. on November 7.

The case was then referred to immigration authorities for further action under applicable Indonesian regulations.

As of November 10, officials had not publicly confirmed whether the tourist would face deportation, immigration sanctions or criminal charges.

It was also unclear whether the disputed accommodation bill had been settled.

The allegations concerning the unpaid charges and disturbance were based on the guesthouse owner’s complaint as reported by police. No court finding of wrongdoing has been announced.