Woman allegedly assaulted by a Demons footy player in Bali

The woman who accused a Melbourne Football Club player of sexual assault must return to Bali to file a complaint in person if she would like the case to proceed.

According to Victoria Police, the woman spoke to them on October 2, alleging that the assault occurred in September on the Indonesian island during end-of-season celebrations.

She was advised that primacy of the investigation will sit with Indonesian authorities as she did not make an ‘official’ complaint to Australian authorities.

However, Bali police have ‘no record’ of an official complaint regarding a Demons player are ‘not aware’ of the matter, according to the Herald Sun.

A Melbourne Demons player has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman while in Bali

Badung police general crime section head, Made Pramasetya, said the alleged victim could report the case any time, even months later, and they would do their best to investigate.

‘The victim should come to Bali to make a report,’ he said, adding that the Australian police also had the power to refer the case to them for investigation.

The Australian police told the woman that they had no jurisdiction as the alleged assault occurred overseas.

The football club in question released a statement on Thursday, confirming that they are aware of the allegations against their player.

‘The Melbourne Football Club is aware of allegations involved with the player. The club has referred the matter to the AFL Integrity Unit. 

‘The Melbourne Football Club will fully co-operate with the process and while this is undertaken the club will make no further comment in response to the matter.’

Since the alleged assault occurred in Bali (stock image), Australian police have no jurisdiction

Since the alleged assault occurred in Bali (stock image), Australian police have no jurisdiction

In a statement, Victoria Police confirmed they received a report but say the woman is yet to take formalise the allegations.

‘Police have spoken to the complainant however the complainant has not engaged investigators further and a formal statement has not been made,’ the statement reads.

‘The complainant was advised that primacy of the investigation will sit with Indonesian authorities. They are always in control of what happens next. 

‘The reality is that some victims come to us to have their story heard, but they may not want to go through the process of a court case.

‘We want victims to receive the assistance they deserve — whether that be from us or from support services.’   



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