Footy stars are ‘filmed by sexual predator who used a hidden camera to violate Aussies’ privacy in Bali nightclub toilets’
- Stars were traveling at the end of the season when fouls occurred
- The Australian Federal Police is aware of the case
- Footballers among the hundreds of men affected
Two Australian footy stars have reportedly been targeted by a sexual predator who filmed them using the bathroom at nightclubs in Bali during their end-of-season outings.
The pair are among hundreds of men who have been secretly recorded going to the toilet at the FINNS Beach and Old Man's clubs at the famous tourist spot. News Corp reported.
Images featuring the unnamed footballers are among the thousands of lewd photos and videos the perpetrator is selling on the messaging service Telegram, the publication said, which also notes that the man promotes content specifically featuring the two stars.
Two unnamed Aussie footy players have reportedly been filmed on a secret camera while using the bathrooms in two of Bali's most famous nightclubs (stock image)
A sexual predator allegedly filmed hundreds of men in the toilets of the famous Old Man's Club (pictured) and sold the footage and footage online
His Telegram channel has shared hundreds of explicit images and videos since it was created two months ago and he has even shared comments from customers expressing how much they like the uploads, the publication said.
FINNS and Old Man's are two of the best nightlife spots in Bali and both are very popular with Australian tourists.
FINNS is located near Berawa Beach in Canggu and calls itself the 'best beach club in the world'. It features nine bars – two of which are swimming spots – four swimming pools, seven kitchens and live DJs and music performances.
Long popular with holidaymakers, Old Man's is located on Batu Bolong Beach, also in Canggu, where the famous beer garden hosts a wild party after sunset.
Ny Breaking Australia does not infer that the club or any of their employees are in any way involved in filming patrons or are responsible for filming. Both clubs have been contacted for comment.
The Australian Federal Police are aware of the perpetrator's activities, which also reportedly took place at the FINNS Beach Club (pictured)
The Australian Federal Police and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are both aware of the man's activities.
The AFP has referred the violations to the Indonesian National Police, and the department told the publication that it will assist all affected Australians through its consulate on the island, while working with local authorities.
Bali has long been a mecca for Australian holidaymakers and was the top international destination for bottom-up tourists until it lost the No. 1 position to New Zealand earlier this month.
While the vast majority of Australian visitors enjoy their stay, there is also an almost constant stream of sad stories emerging from holidaymakers whose stays have been destroyed by accident or misfortune.
Bali has long been a hugely popular holiday destination for Australian tourists, but not all of them come home with happy stories (stock image)
Indonesian authorities have introduced a series of measures this year to tackle unruly tourists trying to improve Bali's reputation as a budget destination.
They have targeted excessive drinking, littering and undressing for selfies at temples, with measures including a new tourist tax, a list of do's and don'ts, billboards instructing how to act in holy places, and a task force to curb behavior of visitors.
Personal injury claims by Australian visitors to Bali have been steadily rising despite a crackdown on rowdy behavior, according to Cover-More travel insurance director Todd Nelson.
“With travel approaching pre-Covid levels, there has been an increase in the overall number of claims and the number of claims from travelers to Bali in particular,” Nelson told Ny Breaking Australia.