List of Australians imprisoned or executed abroad

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This is a list of current and former Australian citizens whose detention in prisons outside of Australia or execution is noteworthy. The list includes those whose arrests and / or sentences are considered noteworthy for the following reasons,

  • the prisoner was arrested and charged and / or convicted of notable crimes whilst abroad.
  • the prisoner is an otherwise notable person in Australia.

Contents

[edit] Argentina

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Stephen John Sutton Sydney, New South Wales Drug trafficking February 4, 2003 2014 Sentenced to 11 years. Appeal pending. [1]

[edit] Cambodia

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Gordon Vuong Campsie, New South Wales Drug trafficking (Heroin) January, 2005 2018 Sentenced to 13 years in May 2005. [2]

[edit] Fiji

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Thomas McCosker Warrnambool, Victoria Sodomy charges April 3, 2005 August 28, 2005

[edit] Indonesia

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Michelle Leslie South Australia Possession of ecstasy tablets August 21, 2005 November 19, 2005
  • Controversially declared herself a Muslim during her imprisonment.[5]
  • It was alleged that some of her lawyers distributed bribes to secure her freedom.[6]
Andrew Chan Enfield, New South Wales Drug trafficking (Heroin). April 17, 2005 Sentenced to death on February 14, 2006. [7]
Si Yi Chen Doonside, New South Wales Drug trafficking (Heroin) April 17, 2005
  • Sentenced to life imprisonment on February 15, 2006. [7]
  • Sentence reduced to 20 years on 27 Apr 2006[8]
  • Sentence increased to the death penalty on 6 Sep 2006
  • Sentence reduced to life imprisonment in March 2008[1]
Michael Czugaj Oxley, Queensland Drug trafficking (Heroin) April 17, 2005
  • Sentenced to life imprisonment on February 14, 2006. [7]
  • Sentence reduced to 20 years on 27 Apr 2006[8]
  • Sentence increased to life on 6 Sep 2006
Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen Brisbane, Queensland Drug trafficking (Heroin) April 17, 2005
  • Sentenced to life imprisonment on February 15, 2006. [7]
  • Sentence reduced to 20 years on 27 Apr 2006[8]
  • Sentence increased to the death penalty on 6 Sep 2006
  • Sentence reduced to life imprisonment in March 2008[2]
Matthew Norman New South Wales Drug trafficking (Heroin) April 17, 2005
  • Sentenced to life imprisonment on February 15, 2006. [7]
  • Sentence reduced to 20 years on 27 Apr 2006[8]
  • Sentence increased to the death penalty on 6 Sep 2006
  • Sentence reduced to life imprisonment in March 2008[3]
Scott Rush Chelmer, Queensland Drug trafficking (Heroin) April 17, 2005
  • Sentenced to life imprisonment on February 13, 2006. [7]
  • Sentence increased to the death penalty on 6 Sep 2006
Martin Stephens Towradgi, New South Wales Drug trafficking (Heroin) April 17, 2005 Sentenced to life imprisonment on February 14, 2006. [7]
Myuran Sukumaran Auburn, New South Wales Drug trafficking (Heroin) April 17, 2005 Sentenced to death on February 14, 2006. [7]
Renae Lawrence Newcastle, New South Wales Drug trafficking (Heroin) April 17, 2005
  • Sentenced to life imprisonment on February 13, 2006. [7]
  • Sentence reduced to 20 years on 27 Apr 2006[8]
Schapelle Corby Brisbane, Queensland Drug trafficking (Cannabis) October 8, 2004 2024
  • Sentenced in 2005 to 20 years.
  • Sentence reduced on appeal in 2005 to 15 years.
  • Sentence increased on further appeal in 2005 to 20 years. [9]
Graham Payne Adelaide, South Australia August, 2005 Drug possession. [10]
Chris Currell Brisbane, Queensland Acting as an unlicensed Pharmacist. September, 2004 2005
  • Sentenced to 6 months.
  • Released. [11]
Chris Parnell Sydney, New South Wales Drug possession (Hashish) 1985 September 1996 Served 11 years imprisonment. [12] [13] [14]

A prisoner exchange agreement is currently being negotiated between Australia and Indonesia. [15]

[edit] Israel

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Michael Dennis Rohan August 23, 1969 Unknown Arson [16]

[edit] Italy

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Lazlo Toth Melbourne, Victoria Vandalism May 21, 1972 February 9, 1975 Vandalised Michelangelo's Pietà statue [17]

[edit] Kuwait

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Tallaal Adrey Auburn, New South Wales *Weapons possession
*Weapons trading
*Ammunition possession
*Ammunition trading		 February 14, 2005 2009 Sentenced to 4 years. [18] [19]

[edit] Laos

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Kerry and Kay Danes Brisbane, Queensland Destruction of Evidence,
Embezzlement of State Assets,
Violation of Lao Tax Regulations		 December 23, 2000 November 6, 2001 Pardoned November 6, 2001. [20]

[edit] Malaysia

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Kevin Barlow Drug trafficking (Heroin) November 9, 1983 Executed Executed by hanging on July 7, 1986. [21] [22]
Brian Chambers Drug trafficking (Heroin) November 9, 1983 Executed Executed by hanging on July 7, 1986. [21] [22]
Michael McAuliffe Sydney, New South Wales Drug trafficking (Heroin) June 29, 1985 Executed Executed by hanging in June 1993. [23]

[edit] Singapore

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Van Tuong Nguyen Melbourne, Victoria Drug trafficking (Heroin) December 12, 2004 Executed Executed by hanging on December 02, 2005.

[edit] Thailand

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Warren Fellows Sydney, New South Wales Drug trafficking (Heroin) October 11, 1978 January 11, 1990 Sentenced to life, received a pardon. [24]
Holly Deane-Johns Western Australia Drug trafficking (Heroin) August, 2000 Sentenced to 31 years. [25]
Robert Halliwell Sydney, New South Wales Drug trafficking (Heroin) August, 2000 Sentenced to life imprisonment. [25]
Paul Hayward Sydney, New South Wales Drug trafficking (Heroin) October 11, 1978 April 7, 1989 Sentenced to 30 years, received a pardon.

[24]

A prisoner exchange agreement exists between Australia and Thailand allowing prisoner transfers. [26]

[edit] United States

Prisoner From Convictions Arrested Release date Notes
Mamdouh Habib Sydney, New South Wales October 5, 2001 January 28, 2005 [27]
David Hicks * Adelaide, South Australia November, 2001 January 1, 2008 Prisoner of the US Government held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on unlawful combatant charges. [28] Returned to Australia on 20 May 2007 to serve the remaining nine months of his sentence in Yatala Labour Prison, Adelaide.
Jean-Philippe Wispelaere Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Espionage 15 May 1999 2015? Former Defence Intelligence Organisation officer who sought to sell secrets to a foreign power.

* Has been repatriated to Australia [29].

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Stephen Sutton website, Accessed February 22, 2006
  2. ^ Australian teen jailed for 13 years over heroin, The Sydney Morning Herald, May 6, 2005
  3. ^ Australian home after Fiji gay sex conviction overturned, The Sydney Morning Herald, August 28, 2005
  4. ^ Little help, no protest for Victorian jailed in Fiji, The Age, August 20, 2005
  5. ^ "Drug-accused model says she's a Muslim", The Australian, 29 August 2005. 
  6. ^ Forbes, Mark. "Lost funds add to bribe speculation", Sydney Morning Herald, November 27, 2005. Retrieved on 2007-11-14.  and Forbes, Mark. "Leslie's confidant lifts the veil", Sydney Morning Herald, June 17, 2006. Retrieved on 2007-11-14. 
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i Bali Nine all lodge appeals, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, February 20, 2006.
  8. ^ a b c d e http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200604/s1625021.htm Some Bali nine jail terms cut] ABC News Online, April 27, 2006
  9. ^ 'I ask for you... to find me innocent', The Age, April 29, 2005
  10. ^ Drug accused refuses to name suppliers, The Sydney Morning Herald, August 24, 2005
  11. ^ Brisbane man facing drug charges in Bali, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, September 25, 2004
  12. ^ Facing reflections on the true price of drugs, The Age, April 24, 2005
  13. ^ How to survive an Indonesian jail, The Age, April 21, 2005
  14. ^ Hell's Prisoner: The Shocking True Story of an Innocent Man Jailed for Eleven Years in Indonesia's Most Notorious Prisons, Christopher V.V. Parnell [ISBN 1-84018-704-2]
  15. ^ Govt to consult with Indonesia over death sentences, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 7.30 Report, February 14, 2006
  16. ^ Who was responsible for the al-Aqsa Mosque fire in 1969?, palestinefacts.org
  17. ^ Whatever happened to Laszlo Toth, the man who smashed Michelangelo's Pieta in 1972?, Guardian Unlimited, February 26, 2006
  18. ^ Australian Man in Kuwaiti Jail Says Govt Has Failed Him, Caged Prisoners, May 18, 2005
  19. ^ Foreign Prisoner Support Service, Tallaal Adrey Campaign
  20. ^ Kerry and Kay Danes pardoned in Laos, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, November 6, 2001
  21. ^ a b Brian Chambers and Kevin Barlow executed in Malaysia, The Guardian, July 7, 1986.
  22. ^ a b They died at dawn, NineMSN, November 30, 2005
  23. ^ The toughest penalty, The Daily Telegraph, February 15, 2006
  24. ^ a b The Damage Done, Pan Macmillan Australia, 1997 [ISBN 1-84018-275-X]
  25. ^ a b Heroin addicts escape Thai death sentence, The Age, July 5, 2003
  26. ^ Asian jails not very good: Downer, The Age, April 22, 2005
  27. ^ Australian official saw Habib tortured: report
  28. ^ Hicks' time in custody ignored by Pentagon
  29. ^ Celebrity Hicks back in lockup - National - brisbanetimes.com.au
This is an incomplete list, which may never be able to satisfy certain standards for completeness.
Revisions and sourced additions are welcome.
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