Bali Police Seek to Question Australians in Alleged Spa Scandal
Indonesian authorities aim to interview Ricky Olarenshaw and others over claims of illegal activities at a Bali spa.
- Indonesian police have reversed their initial decision and now wish to question Ricky Olarenshaw and three other Australians regarding the operations of Flame Spa Bali.
- Nitha Olarenshaw, estranged wife of the former AFL player, remains in custody after a court upheld the legality of her arrest on charges related to prostitution and pornography.
- Nitha's lawyers argue she was merely a figurehead for the spa, used to circumvent foreign investment laws, with the Australians as the real owners.
- The police raid on Flame Spa, which allegedly offered illegal sexual services, has led to accusations of misconduct and bias in the investigation.
- The outcome of a recent internal police review on the handling of the case is still unknown, and no date has been set for Nitha's trial.