Indonesian immigration officials arrested a 45‑year‑old British national identified by the initials “SL” after he arrived at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on a flight from Singapore. The arrest took place when the immigration system flagged him as the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice, prompting immediate interception at the international arrivals terminal.
Authorities stated that SL is believed to play a leadership role in an international criminal organisation involved in the operation of shell companies and money‑laundering activities. Indonesian officials emphasised that their border‑control systems are highly integrated with INTERPOL databases, helping to enable rapid identification of internationally wanted individuals. The head of the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office noted that Bali “will never be a safe haven for fugitives.”
Following his detention, SL was handed over to the Ngurah Rai Airport Police in accordance with procedures governing the provisional arrest and potential extradition of international fugitives. Immigration authorities indicated that coordination with INTERPOL and relevant agencies would continue to facilitate the next steps in the legal process. No further details were disclosed regarding the requesting country or specific charges linked to the Red Notice.
