Jakarta, June 17 -- Indonesian authorities have shut down an illegally operated, foreign-owned beauty clinic in Bali for operating without permits and employing unauthorized foreign nationals, including Russian and Armenian citizens, officials said Wednesday.

The Health Ministry said the closure of the PRIME Skin Clinic-formerly known as Elasto Beauty-was part of a broader government effort to protect the public from hazardous, unregulated medical procedures.

"This law enforcement through closure is carried out not only to protect people, but also maintain global trust of Bali as a safe, high-quality, and trustworthy wellness tourism destination," said Aji Muhawarman, head of the Health Ministry's communication and public information bu...