Alleged crime boss Steven Lyons set to be deported to Spain after arrest in Bali

WorldPolitics
1 Apr 2026 • 4:38 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Steven Lyons, a 45-year-old Scottish man described as a senior figure in an international crime syndicate, was arrested in Bali, Indonesia, shortly after arriving from Singapore.
  • He was apprehended by immigration officers at Ngurah Rai airport due to an Interpol red notice issued at Spain's request, flagging him for extradition.
  • Lyons is alleged to be the leader of the 'Lyons Clan,' a large-scale transnational criminal organisation involved in narcotics trafficking and money laundering, with activities spanning multiple countries.
  • He is wanted in Spain and the UK in connection with organised crime, drug trafficking, and money laundering, and is scheduled for extradition to Spain.
  • Indonesian authorities stated that Bali will not be a safe haven for international fugitives, with his arrest demonstrating effective immigration surveillance.

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