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A Swiss construction worker, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, was sentenced to one year in prison in Bali after posting an Instagram video during Nyepi that insulted the Hindu Day of Silence; Balinese authorities arrested him for violating cultural restrictions during Nyepi, which include silence and staying indoors, and he apologized in court, highlighting the strict rules foreigners face during the holiday.
A 26-year-old Swiss tourist, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, was sentenced to one year in Denpasar, Bali, for posting Instagram videos during Nyepi that mocked the Day of Silence. Indonesia’s new criminal code carries up to five years for the offense, but the court reduced the sentence due to his age and conduct, with Swiss consular authorities providing support.
A Swiss tourist in Bali was sentenced to one year in prison for insulting Nyepi, Bali's Day of Silence, by posting messages on social media that offended Balinese people and violated the island's restrictions during the observance. The Denpasar court found he violated Indonesia's new criminal code; he claimed no intent to insult and apologized, but authorities said his posts provoked public outrage. The case underscores strict enforcement of Nyepi rules, which include staying home, airport closures, and an internet blackout.