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JAKARTA (Reuters) – Police arrested 28 people this week in the resort island of Bali in an offensive against the “gigolo” who seek foreign women as clients, officials said Tuesday.

The raids began on Monday after launching a preview of a documentary on “Kuta cowboys”, the muscular, tanned surfers from the beach in Bali to be briefly romantically involved with foreign women in exchange for gifts.

“Cowboys in Paradise” follows the travails of several of the men, their families and their clients.

documentary director Amit Virmani said the arrests seemed deplorable.

“A witch hunt against men tanned and muscular bodies on a beach1000is the last thing anyone wants,” he said.

“The film is about a small aspect of life in a tourist destination. does not suggest that the cowboys are all that Bali has to offer,” he said.

Gede Wijaya, a spokesman the area where Kuta Beach is located, said 28 people were arrested for not having proper identification or “disturbing the peace or safety of our spas.”

Wijaya said that the raids were part of routine checks and were not related to the documentary, but local media reported that security agents were designed and tanned muscular men.

“As reported, has gigolo trapped, “said Putu Suardika, a spokesman for the governor of Bali, in a supplied text message to Reuters.

Virmani said he believed the phenomenon of gigolos on the beaches was not Exclusive Bali, which is also known for its Hindu temples, volcanoes and rice fields.

“In addition, the cowboys are not a threat to tourists. The thing common among adults agreement for them to decide, “said the director.

” What really worries me is the safety of the people featured in the film and youth at the beach, “he added.

(Editing by Patricia Avila Spanish)