Denpasar, Bali, Nov. 2 -- Immigration authorities in Bali have detained three foreign nationals from Uganda, Russia, and Nigeria suspected of involvement in an online prostitution ring, officials announced Monday.

The Denpasar Immigration Office identified the suspects as JN, 35, of Uganda; AS, 29, of Russia; and BDC, 32, of Nigeria.

The arrests followed tip-offs from local residents regarding visa violations, which led intelligence officers to an online platform where foreign nationals were allegedly advertising sexual services.

Profile listings showed rates ranging from $100 (1.8 million rupiah) to $870 (13.7 million rupiah).

Immigration officers raided a villa on Padang Tegal Sari Road in Denpasar on Wednesday, Oct. 28, taking all ...