Balinese Police planting drugs to extort money from foreigners?

Balinese Police planting drugs to extort money from foreigners?
By Soenarko Danu Ardanto Jnr
Mar 8, 2006, 06:05

In a widely circulated email from one B Conscious, of which there is clear and confirmed evidence to indicate the sender is actually a European Consular for Bali, so the likely accuracy and ramification of their message is chilling, the Balinese police have been accused of planting drugs in the homes of innocent foreign residents in order they are able to extort money from them.

Recently members of the expatriate community in Bali and also Lombok have been charged with drugs offences after denying they were involved. It is a chilling thought that these people may end up in a horrible Indonesian jail for 10 years or more for refusing to pay a bribe to the very police officer [sic] who planted drugs on them in the first place. If the report / warning is genuinely from a European Consulate as there is clear evidence to show it is, there is likely to be an International and justified outcry for all Indonesian narcotics convictions of foreigners to be overturned on the basis that their law enforcement and judicial process has become so corrupt any such judgment is likely to be fundamentally flawed.

Bali BS has long published conjecture that the nasty mafia police of Bali have been planting narcotics on innocent foreigners for years given the ability for street drug peddlers to go on with their business with impunity on the basis they finger a number of idiot tourists / foreigners who buys from them to their police contact / pimp. It seems recent economic hardship from falling tourism due to terrorist risks, etc., which all are as a result of ineffective policing through corruption has "forced" Bali's boys in brown to take the next nasty step; to plant the drugs on innocent foreigners.

Reports indicate hapless foreigners have paid up to US$45,000 in "bribes" to have the Balinese overlook their alleged / phony narcotics possession. What a nasty island Bali now is. We would like to ask new police chief Soenarko Danu Ardanto how much he has made out of this new police "crackdown", after all it is widely reported that junior officers pay senior officers who in turn pay the boys in Jakarta. Bali BS would love to have details of all of Soenarko Danu Ardanto's bank accounts, especially covering the last few months since he came to the island of money trees!

Here is the email from "B Conscious";
Hi! ! there has been in recent months alot of people who have had serious problems with ileagal searches, harassment and many cases of extortion.....using ileagal substances which were "planted", because people have been so afraid most of those affected only spoke to close friends.

The Consuls in Bali have are asking EVERYONE who has been "visited" to please CONTACT THEM.

All information will be strictly CONFIDENTIAL.....no names will be passed on to any authorities. But unless people contact them they cannot help us. To date only a few people have actually called or written them to tell them what has been going on. they cannot act upon rumors. Particularly, any Japanese? or Germans?

You DO have rights, so please ask anyone who has been affected by this to CONTACT their respective Consuls, as soon as possible..... IF you dont want to live under threat of constant harassment then urge those affected to at least call and speak to whomever their countries local representatives are......... here is that information. Pass it on. There is a meeting planned for next week. so CONTACT THEM....... in order to stop the harassment.

Here is the consul contact list sent with the email;
CONSULATES IN BALI
As at 30 November 2005

1. AUSTRALIAN CONSULATE-GENERAL Bali & NTB
Mr Bruce Cowled - Consul General

Mr Brian Diamond - Consul

Ms Adelaide Worcester – Vice Consul (Mixed Duties)

Mr Paul(Reg) Hunniford – AFP Liaison

Phone Numbers:
Address: Jl. Hayam Wuruk 88 B, Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar 241 118
E-mail: bali.congen@dfat.gov.au

Website: http://www.dfat.gov.au/bali
Fax: 221 195
Consular hours: Monday to Friday 0800 – 1200 & 1230 - 1600
Visa hours: Monday to Friday 0830 – 1200
Emergency: Call to Consulate Number (361) 241118 and follow the menu to connect direct to the 24 hr Consular Operations Centre in Canberra. Or make a call to Canberra number 02-6261 3305

2. HONORARY CONSULATE OF BRAZIL Bali
Mr. Aureo Renato Vianna Filho – Honorary Consul
Address: C/- By The Sea Store Phone: 757 775
Jl. Raya Legian No. 186, Kuta 80361 Fax: 751 005
E-mail: brazilconsul@bali.net

Office hours: Monday to Friday 1000 – 1800
Emergency: 0818 344 928

3. BRITISH HONORARY CONSULATE Bali & Lombok
Mr Mark Wilson - Honorary Consul
Address: Jl. Tirta Nadi 20, Sanur, Denpasar 80238 Phone: 270 601
E-mail: bcbali@dps.centrin.net.id
Fax: 287 804
Office hours: Monday to Friday 0830 – 1230
Emergency: 0811 802 435 – Jakarta Duty Officer or 08123 838 844 – Bali Honorary Consul
08123838844

4. HONORARY CONSULATE OF CHILE Bali & Lombok
Mr Bernard Haymoz – Honorary Consul
Address: Jl. Pengembak Gg 1 No. 3, Sanur, Denpasar 80827 Phone: 281 503 / 756 781
E-mail: chilehonconsulate@bali-villa.com
Fax: 285 216 / 756 783
Office hours: Monday to Friday 0900 – 1700
Emergency: 0811394045

5. HONORARY CONSULATE OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC Bali & NTB
Mr Graham James – Honorary Consul
Address: Jl. Pengembak 17, Sanur Phone: 286 465
E-mail: bali@honorary.mzv.cz
Fax: 286 408
Office hours: Monday to Friday 0830 - 1630
Emergency: 08123 970 129

6. CONSULAR AGENCY OF FRANCE Bali & Lombok
Mr Raphael Devianne – Honorary Consul
Address: Jl. Mertasari Gg. II No. 08, Sanur Phone: 285 485
E-mail: consul@dps.centrin.net.id
Fax: 286 406
Office hours: Monday to Friday 0900 – 1200
Emergency: 08123 800 124

7. HONORARY CONSULATE OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY Bali & NTB
Mr Reinhold Jantzen – Honorary Consul
Address: Jl. Pantai Karang No. 17, Sanur Phone: 288 535
E-mail: germanconsul@bali-ntb.com
Fax: 288 826
Public Hours: Monday to Friday 0800 – 1200
Office hours: Monday to Friday 0800 – 1200 & 1300 – 1600
Emergency: 08123 913 938

8. HONORARY CONSULATE OF THE REPUBLIC OF HUNGARY Bali
Ms Gabriella Cristofoli - Honorary Consul
Address: C/- Marintur Phone: 287 701
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 219, Sanur Fax: 735 232
E-mail: huconbali@telkom.net

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 1000 – 1200
Emergency: 0811 389 680 or 0816 790 046

9. HONORARY CONSULATE OF ITALY Bali & NTB
Mr Giuseppe Confessa (Pino) - Honorary Consul
Address: C/- Lotus Enterprise Building Phone: 701 005
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran Fax: 701 005
E-mail: italconsbali@italconsbali.org

Website: http://www.italconsbali.org

Public Hours: Monday to Friday 1000 – 1300
Office hours: Monday to Friday 1000 – 1600
Emergency: 08123 904 471

10. CONSULAR OFFICE OF JAPAN Bali
Mr Noboru Nomura – Consul (0811 398 225)

Mr Masahiro Sato – Consul (08123 801 941)

Mr Yoshihiko Endo – Vice Consul (08123 801 923)

Ms Akiko Ito – Admin (08123 801 942)

Address: Jl. Raya Puputan 170, Renon, Denpasar 80235 Phone: 227 628
PO. BOX. 3432 Denpasar Bali Fax: 265 066
E-mail: konjpdps@indo.net.id

Office hours: Monday to Friday 0830 – 1230 & 1330 - 1600
Emergency: 08123 801 941

11. HONORARY CONSULATE OF MALAYSIA
Mr Feisol Hasyim – Honorary Consul
Address: Alam Kulkul Boutique Resort Phone: 752 520
Jl Pantai Kuta, Legian Fax: 752 519
Bali 80030
Email:
Office Hours:
Emergency:

12. HONORARY CONSULATE OF MEXICO Bali, NTB, NTT & Jayapura
Mr I Gusti Bagus Yudhara, MBA - Honorary Consul
Address: Astina Tours & Travel Building Phone: 223 266
Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin No. 1A, Renon, Denpasar Fax: 244 568
E-mail: yudhara@astinatravel.com
Office hours: Monday to Friday 0900– 1500
Emergency: 288 218 or 0811 399 929

13. HONORARY CONSULATE OF THE NETHERLANDS Bali & NTB
Mr Al Purwa, MBA - Honorary Consul
Address: Jl. Raya Kuta 127, Kuta 80361 Phone: 761 502
P O Box 3337 Denpasar 80001 751 517
E-mail: dutchconsulate@kcb-tours.com
Fax: 761 502
Website: www.netherlandsembassy.or.id
752 777
Office hours: Monday to Friday 0830 – 1230 & 1330 – 1600
Visa Hours: 0830 – 1230 only
Emergency: +62 818 789 444

14. ROYAL DANISH (DENMARK) HONORARY CONSULATE Bali & Lombok
Mrs Loeana Kanginnadhi - Honorary Consul of Denmark (Royal Danish)
Address: Mimpi Resort, Kawasan Bukit Permai, Jimbaran Phone: 701 070
E-mail: mimpi@mimpi.com
Ext. 32
Website: http://www.mimpi.com
Fax: 701 073/4
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 0900 – 1400
Emergency: 08123 802 104 or 08123 930 809

15. NORWEGIAN HONORARY CONSULATE
Ms Mira Chandra – Honorary Consul of Norway
Address: Mimpi Resort, Kawasan Bukit Permai, Jimbaran Phone: 701 070
E-mail: mimpi@mimpi.com
Ext. 32
Website: http://www.mimpi.com
Fax: 701 073/4
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 0900 – 1400
Emergency: 08123 802 104 or 08123 930 809

16. HONORARY CONSULATE OF SPAIN Bali
Mr Amir Rabik - Honorary Consul
Address: Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria, Blok Vallet 2, No. 11 Phone: 769 286/7
Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta Fax: 769186
E-mail: rabik@indo.net.id

Office hours: Monday to Friday 0900 – 1200 & 1300 – 1600
Emergency: 975 736 or 08123 840 801

17. HONORARY CONSULATE OF SWEDEN & FINLAND Bali & Lombok
Mr Ida Bagus Ngurah Wijaya - Honorary Consul
Address: Jl. Segara Ayu, Sanur Phone: 282 223
PO Box 3091 Denpasar 80030Bali Fax: 282 211
E-mail: sweconsul@yahoo.com

Office hours: Tuesday & Thursday 0900 - 1200
Emergency: 08179 723 658

18. SWISS & AUSTRIAN CONSULATE Bali
Mr Jon Zürcher – Consul
Address: Kompleks Istana Kuta Galeria (former Central Parking) Phone: 751 735
Blok Valet 2 No. 12, Jl. Patih Jelantik, Kuta 761 511
E-mail: jonswiss@telkom.net
Fax: 754 457
swisscon@telkom.net

Office hours: Monday to Friday 0900 – 1300
Emergency: 754 719 or 730 149 or 08123 948 861 or 0818 566 392

19. THE ROYAL THAI CONSULATE Bali
Mr. Peraphon Prayooravong – Honorary Consul

Mr. Poramate Khemwongthong – Consular Officer

Address: Jl. Puputan Raya No. 81, Renon Denpasar 80235 Phone: 263 310
Email: RTC_bali@thaimail.com
Fax: 238 044
Office hours: Monday to Friday 0900 – 1200 & 1300 – 1600
Visa hours: Monday to Friday 0900 – 1200 & 1330 – 1600
Emergency: 081 6472 4466

20. CONSULAR AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Bali
Mr. Joshua N. Finch – Consular Agent
Address: Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 188, Denpasar 80235
E-mail: amcobali@indosat.net.id
Phone: 233 605
Office hours: Monday to Friday 0800 – 1200 & 1300 – 1630 Fax: 222 426
Emergency: 08123 802 540