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Three Australians Charged With Bali Murder Face Death Penalty

Indonesian authorities assisted by Australian police are investigating a possible Melbourne underworld connection after a five-day international pursuit.

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Overview

  • The three Australian nationals aged 23 to 27 have been formally charged with the mid-June shooting death of a 32-year-old compatriot at a villa near Munggu Beach and risk execution if convicted.
  • They were apprehended in Jakarta, Singapore and Cambodia following a five-day international manhunt and have been returned to Bali custody.
  • A fourth suspect remains at large as investigators continue to collect evidence in the case.
  • A surviving victim who was shot and beaten during the same attack has recovered sufficiently to assist authorities.
  • Indonesian investigators working with Australian police are examining whether the killing was linked to Melbourne’s underworld networks.