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Swiss tourist Bali blasphemy case
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FIRST ENTRY AUG 20
AUG 21 · Day 2
Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
A Swiss tourist received a one-year prison sentence in Bali for insulting a sacred religious event.
Zgraggen stated in court that he deeply regretted his actions and apologized to the Balinese people.
During his trial, Zgraggen stated that he did not understand the extent of Nyepi restrictions and did not intend to insult the Balinese.
“What the defendant did offended the Balinese people, hurt their faith and provoked public outrage,”
THE PRESIDING JUDGE
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