Australian Tourist and Bali Security Guards Face Charges After Violent Beach Club Brawl

A brawl at Bali’s Finns Beach Club has led to assault charges against an Australian man and multiple security guards, with investigations still ongoing.

• Mohamed Rifai, a 27-year-old Australian tourist, faces up to five years in jail after being charged with assault during a February 11 brawl at Finns Beach Club in Bali.
• The incident began after an altercation inside the club escalated into a violent confrontation in the parking lot involving Rifai, his friends, and security staff.
• Police have also charged 12 security guards with assault, alleging they acted beyond their professional duties during the fight, which was captured on video and went viral online.
• The brawl reportedly started after one of Rifai’s group harassed a female patron and clashed with another guest, leading to their expulsion from the club by security staff.
• Indonesian authorities are considering restorative justice measures, but formal charges have been filed as investigations continue into the roles of all parties involved.

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