Bali monkeys learn to target rich tourists for high value items 14 Jan, 2021 08:00 PM 2 minutes to read Criminal mastermind? Indonesian monkeys have learned to target high value items. Photo / Getty Images NZ Herald The famous 'cheeky monkeys' of Bali have gone from swiping hats and glasses to stealing more high value items from visitors, as a new study suggests the animals have begun extorting tourists for treats The antics of monkeys at the Uluwatu Temple in Bali have made it into a tourist attraction. The phenomenon of the animals ransoming swiped belongings for food endeared them to visitors. However, scientists say these petty crimes are escalating.