Michael Czugaj
Michael Czugaj | |
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| Born | Michael William Czugaj c. 1986 (age 38–39) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Other names | Member of the Bali Nine |
| Occupation | Glazier |
| Criminal status | Released |
| Conviction | Drug trafficking (2006) |
| Criminal penalty | Life |
Wanted by | Indonesia |
| Accomplices | |
| Wanted since | 2005 |
| Imprisoned at | Kerobokan Prison, Bali, Indonesia |
| Notes | |
Michael William Czugaj (born c. 1986) is an Australian former glazier from Oxley, a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland, was convicted in Indonesia for drug trafficking of heroin as a member of the Bali Nine. In 2005, Czugaj was arrested at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar with 1.75 kg (3.9 lb) of heroin concealed on his body. After a criminal trial on 14 February 2006 Czugaj was sentenced to life imprisonment. His life sentence was reduced to a term of 20 years on appeal on 26 April 2006, but reinstated five months later.