BALI – An alarming incident unfolded at Bali’s famed nightlife venue, Red Ruby Nightclub on Petitenget Street, Kerobokan, North Kuta, Badung, when a German tourist, Florian Gerhard Albert Stichler, physically assaulted a local female employee, Putu Eka Febrianti, aged 26.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, March 23, 2025, around 7:00 AM, as the club was winding down after a night of festivities. According to official reports, the altercation stemmed from a dispute over an order for an expensive bottle of whiskey.
Witnesses and the victim recounted that Florian, accompanied by two bodyguards, became irate when there was a miscommunication regarding the service of his order. The disagreement escalated rapidly, with Florian verbally abusing and threatening the nightclub staff. Matters took a violent turn when he struck Febrianti from behind, causing her to fall and suffer injuries to her lower back. The incident left her physically hurt and psychologically traumatized.
Following the assault, Febrianti formally reported the case to the Badung Police Resort (Polres Badung) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. In her complaint, she provided detailed accounts supported by witness testimonies and a medical examination (visum et repertum), which confirmed her injuries.
The police have confirmed that an investigation is underway. They have already questioned several witnesses and collected supporting evidence. AKP Muhamad Said Husen, Head of the Criminal Investigation Unit at Polres Badung, stated that they are currently in the process of conducting a case analysis (gelar perkara). Should sufficient evidence be found to support the criminal elements, Florian could soon be officially named a suspect.
At present, neither Florian nor representatives from Red Ruby Nightclub have issued any public statements regarding the incident. Law enforcement has been urged by both the public and advocacy groups to take swift and firm action in addressing the assault.
This case has sparked broader conversations about tourist behavior and the protection of local workers within Bali’s booming hospitality industry, where employees often face risks while serving foreign guests.