Fresh Charges for Bali Nine Member Just Weeks After Release

Matthew Norman’s return to Australia after nearly two decades in an Indonesian prison has been overshadowed by an unexpected legal twist.

A combination image created on Nov. 24, 2024 of the “Bali Nine”(L-R) Si-Yi Chen, Martin Stephens, Matthew Norman (top), Michael Czugaj (bottom) and Scott Rush. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Matthew Norman, a member of the infamous Bali Nine, has been charged with a historical offence, less than a month after returning to Australia following his release from an Indonesian prison.

Norman, 38, was arrested at Waverley police station on Jan. 13 and charged with being a passenger in a stolen vehicle.