Prabowo Agrees To The Transfer Of Australian Prisoners, This Is The Condition Of Scott Rush Napi Bali Nine

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BANGLI - A member of the Bali Nine drug network, convict Scott Rush, is still languishing in the Class IIA Bangli Narcotics Correctional Institution, Bali.

Bangli Narcotics Head, Marulye Simbolon, said Scott's condition was very good in undergoing guidance at the Class IIA Bangli Narcotics Prison.

"Currently he is in good condition and healthy. He is following the coaching process in us very well. He is very familiar with officers and friends of the inmates," said Marulye, Monday, November 25.

Scott is claimed to have heard the news of the repatriation of Bali Nine inmates to Australia from news broadcasts on television placed inside prisons.

"Most likely he already knows. In our block there is TV, there are hours of watching," said Marulye.

"It looks like he's happy, only I've called so he doesn't have any anxiety. We've called, told him that until today we haven't received a notification letter or verbal order. Anyway, we haven't received any official information. We also know it's only on TV," he added.

Scott has lived in the Class IIA Bangli Narcotics Prison since 2018. Scott, who was sentenced to life imprisonment, was placed in Block D with other inmates. And Scott was decided by the prison judge all alive.

"It's been 2018, about five years. The last verdict is for life. Currently he is in Block D with other inmates," he said.

Minister of Law Supratman Andi Atgas said President Prabowo Subianto had in principle approved the transfer of prisoners (convicts) from Australia who were members of the "Bali Nine" group to the country of origin.

"For 'Bali Nine', I will repeat it once again. In principle, the President has agreed to the transfer process," said Minister of Law Supratman at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta as reported by ANTARA, Monday, November 25.

He said that even so, the transfer of prisoners should not be rushed because it involves mechanisms.

"That in general, we don't have the transfer mechanism yet. That's why the President emphasized to the Coordinating Minister for Law, to the Minister of Law, to conduct a study," he explained.

The Minister of Law and Human Rights revealed that currently the study process is just finalizing. His party will do it within December or early 2025.

"I can't confirm yet. But in principle the President agreed and we prepared it," he explained