Scottish man linked to gang arrested in Indonesia’s Bali after Interpol issues red alert

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressApril 1, 2026 at 03:08 AM

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A Scottish man, Steven Lyons, identified as a senior figure in an international crime syndicate, was arrested in Bali, Indonesia on Saturday. The arrest occurred at Ngurah Rai International Airport shortly after Lyons arrived from Singapore. Indonesian authorities acted on an Interpol red notice issued at the request of Spain, which seeks Lyons' extradition. He is wanted in both Spain and the United Kingdom for alleged involvement in organized crime, drug trafficking, and money laundering. Lyons has been on Spain's wanted list for approximately two years, following a murder case in 2024. He was scheduled to be extradited to Spain on Wednesday as part of a joint investigation involving Spanish and Scottish police.

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Lyons has been on Spain’s wanted list for about two years, following a murder case there in 2024.

factual — Bali Police Chief Daniel Adityajaya100% confidence

Lyons will be extradited to Spain on Wednesday.

factual — Untung Widiyatmoko100% confidence

Lyons is wanted in Spain and the United Kingdom in connection with organised crime, drug trafficking and money laundering.

factual — Untung Widiyatmoko100% confidence

Lyons was the subject of an Interpol red notice issued at Spain’s request.

factual — Untung Widiyatmoko, head of Indonesia’s branch of Interpol100% confidence

A Scottish man, Steven Lyons, was arrested in Bali after landing from Singapore.

factual — Indonesian authorities100% confidence

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Daniel Adityajaya 30% Untung Widiyatmoko ×240% Singapore 40% Ngurah Rai International Airport 50% United Kingdom 60% Spain ×370% Indonesia ×270% Bali ×480% Interpol ×380% Steven Lyons ×4100%

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steven lyons 100% interpol red notice 90% organized crime 80% money laundering 70% drug trafficking 70% international crime syndicate 70% bali 60% extradition 60% arrest 50%

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