Crime01 April, 20261 min read
Bali Arrests Scottish Crime Boss Steven Lyons; Two Associates Flee
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Lyons arrested at Bali airport after arriving from Singapore; set to be deported to Spain. Two associates, Larwood and Wang, fled Bali with Lyons; warrants issued; Interpol notified.
Lyons Arrested in Bali
Steven Lyons was arrested at Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport. He is wanted in Spain over organised crime, drug trafficking, money laundering, and a 2024 murder case. Bali police said he was the leader of a large-scale transnational criminal organisation.
Two Associates Flee
Two of Lyons' associates fled after arriving with him. Spanish authorities informed Interpol Indonesia that they are linked to serious organised crime. Bali police issued warrants and ordered immigration officials to block them from leaving.
International Raid Nets 13 Arrests
The arrest follows coordinated raids across Scotland and Spain. Raids were carried out with Europol's support. Investigators said they dismantled a major criminal supply chain.
Lyons' Criminal Empire
Lyons is alleged to have masterminded murders in Spain. He led a crime ring using shell companies for laundering funds. He has ties with the Dubai-based Kinahan crime group.