- Swiss tourist Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for insulting a religious observance.
- Zgraggen was convicted at Denpasar District Court after he posted videos on Instagram boasting about violating the rules of Nyepi, the Balinese day of silence.
- The 24-hour sacred tradition requires all residents and visitors to remain indoors; the airport was shut down and internet access was disabled across the island.
- Zgraggen filmed himself walking on an empty beach and called the tradition crazy, sparking widespread anger among locals.
- Despite offering an apology and claiming he acted out of hunger and frustration, the judge ruled he must be held accountable for offending the Balinese people.
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