National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo confirmed the arrests on Tuesday, crediting coordination among the National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim), the Immigration Office and the Australian Federal Police.

"A more detailed statement will be provided by the Bali Police. We hope a comprehensive press conference can be held soon,” Listyo told reporters during a visit to Jembrana, Bali.

The shooting, which took place in a villa in Badung regency, happened on Saturday just after midnight.

An Australian man identified as Zivan Radmanovic, 32, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another Australian national, 34-year-old Sanar Ghanim, sustained serious injuries but has since been discharged from the hospital after receiving medical treatment.

According to police, two individuals fled the scene on motorcycles and were reportedly speaking English with an Australian accent. 

Witnesses said one suspect was wearing a green jacket similar to those worn by local ride-hailing drivers, while the other was seen in an orange jacket and a black helmet.

Bali Police spokesperson Sr. Comr. Ariasandy said more information would be shared during a scheduled press conference on Wednesday, to be led by Bali Police chief Insp. Gen. Daniel Adityajaya.

Police said seven witnesses have been interviewed, including the victim’s wife and others in the area at the time. Investigators have also collected CCTV footage from the vicinity.

At the scene, police recovered 17 shell casings, two intact bullets and 55 bullet fragments. The type of firearm used is still under investigation.

Ariasandy also emphasized that gun possession is tightly regulated in Indonesia, saying all firearms must be registered with the Indonesian Target Shooting and Hunting Association (Perbakin).

“We are still investigating how they got the weapon,” he said previously.

Previously, Adj. Sr. Comr. Arif Batubara of the Badung Police said in a statement that two men stormed inside the victims' villa just after midnight on Saturday and shot the victims. 

According to witnesses, the victims were in their room when they were shot. Radmanovic was found dead in the bathroom.

When asked about rumors that the incident may have been linked to conflicts involving Australian criminal gangs, Ariasandy dismissed any initial speculation. 

“Let’s wait for the investigation results,” he said.

The incident appears to be the first reported use of firearms in a targeted shooting involving foreign victims in Bali; a notable and troubling escalation in violent crime trends on the resort island. 

According to official tourism data, more than 1.5 million Australians visited Bali in 2024, making up roughly 25 percent of international tourist arrivals to the island.