Swiss tourist sentenced for violating Bali’s Nyepi rules
By The BriefBrief
A Swiss tourist, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, was found guilty in Bali of breaking Indonesian law after posting a provocative Instagram video about Nyepi, the Day of Silence, on March 19. Prosecutors said he violated the sacred ritual and insulted it online despite hotel staff explaining the restrictions before the holiday.
WHO:Luzian Andrin Zgraggen; prosecutors
WHAT:A Swiss tourist was sentenced to a yearlong prison term for violating Nyepi rules and posting an insulting video on Instagram.
WHEN:Mar 19, 2026
WHERE:Bali, Indonesia
WHY:He posted a provocative Instagram video about Nyepi and insulted the religious holiday despite restrictions requiring people to remain in homes or hotels and keep quiet.
