Bali tourist choked out by locals after he’s accused of inappropriately touching women
A video circulating widely online shows a tense confrontation in Bali involving a Russian tourist accused of behaving inappropriately toward women. The incident reportedly took place during a night out in the Uluwatu area and was captured by bystanders.
In the footage, the shirtless tourist is seen on the ground while a group of angry locals surrounds him. Belda Brig Sando, a Balinese fighter and owner of a local gym, restrains the man with a chokehold as the situation escalates. As the tourist’s face turns red and he appears to lose consciousness, Sando shouts for him to respect local people.
At one point in the video, another tourist tries to calm the situation, saying the man has passed out. Sando responds by explaining that the foreign visitor had been drunk and had touched a woman in a disrespectful way.
After holding the choke for some time, Sando releases the man, who remains lying still briefly before regaining consciousness. As the tourist begins to speak, Sando warns him that his actions were unacceptable and tells him not to touch women that way. He also emphasizes that Bali welcomes visitors but expects them to respect local residents.
The man, slurring slightly, says he understands and identifies himself as being from Russia. Sando replies that there are already many Russians visiting the island and urges him not to behave badly like others have.
Sando then offers his hand to help the tourist up. The man questions who he supposedly touched, but Sando tells him that many people witnessed the behavior and that his intoxication was obvious. He tells the tourist to stop arguing and leave, adding that while Bali is friendly, locals will respond if visitors act disrespectfully.
Following the incident, Sando addressed the confrontation publicly online. He said the tourist had been heavily intoxicated and had been bothering people in the area by touching strangers, walking in traffic, and slapping people on the head. According to Sando, the situation escalated only after the man allegedly touched one of his friends.
Sando acknowledged that his reaction may have gone too far and apologized for letting his emotions take control, but he maintained that the tourist’s behavior crossed a line.
He also used the moment to speak about a broader issue he says locals are facing with some foreign visitors. Sando said Bali is known for its welcoming culture and respectful community, and he wants visitors to enjoy that experience. However, he stressed that respect must go both ways and criticized tourists who travel to the island and behave poorly.
The confrontation comes at a time when Bali’s nightlife and tourism scene are drawing increased attention due to incidents involving disorderly visitors.
Earlier this year, another video showed a group of tourists fighting outside a small supermarket in the Kuta area. The clash forced locals to step in as people shouted and women could be heard screaming while punches were thrown.
Concerns over tourist behavior have led authorities in Bali to take action. In 2025, the island’s government introduced a campaign aimed at informing visitors about proper conduct while traveling there.
Governor Wayan Koster announced new guidelines for foreign tourists designed to address growing problems with disrespectful behavior. The rules encourage visitors to follow local customs, dress appropriately at religious sites, and avoid harming the environment. Officials also hope the measures will reduce violence and ensure that tourism remains consistent with Bali’s laws and cultural values.
Koster said the goal is to maintain a tourism industry that respects the island’s traditions and protects its communities while remaining sustainable for the future.
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