May 18th 2024.
The federal government has announced that they will be providing consular assistance to Gregor Johann Haas, who was recently arrested in the Philippines for his alleged involvement in a drug smuggling scheme. Haas, who is 46 years old and also happens to be the father of NRL Broncos player Payne Haas, was taken into custody in Cebu City on Wednesday and is now facing extradition to Indonesia.
In a statement today, Treasurer Jim Chalmers assured that all necessary consular assistance will be provided to Haas during this difficult time. As a part of the commonwealth government, they have the resources and ability to support him fully. Chalmers also mentioned that he is personally against the death penalty that Haas could potentially face if convicted, but he refrained from discussing any further details of the case.
Meanwhile, after the Broncos' game last night in the NRL's Magic Round, Payne Haas was quickly escorted off the field with his teammates and coach lending their support. Broncos Coach Kevin Walters spoke highly of Haas, describing him as a great person and family man. He also assured that the team will stand by him and his family during this challenging period.
Indonesian authorities are requesting that Haas be extradited to Jakarta from the Philippines. According to local media, they suspect him of having connections across Asia and Australia. This comes after a reported discovery of five kilograms of meth in December, which sparked the search for Haas. If found guilty, he could potentially face the death penalty.
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