A popular Balinese hostel at the centre of a fatal mass illness scandal has broken its silence after a woman was found dead in her bed.

Clandestino Hostel in Canggu made headlines after a group of backpackers lodging at the accommodation became severely unwell on the premises in early September.

Ten people were rushed to hospital in critical condition, with another woman — a 25-year-old Chinese backpacker known as Ms Zhuoga — dying in her bed at the $14-a-night lodge.

Two months on from the fatal incident, Clandestino Hostel has revealed to PerthNow that police are still investigating the incident.

“This has been an extremely difficult and delicate situation for everyone involved,” a spokesperson for the accommodation said.

“At this time, the case is still under investigation by l

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