Australian fugitives and pilot who flew them to Indonesia sentenced
Two Australian fugitives and their pilot have been sentenced to seven months in an Indonesian court for a 'black flight' from Queensland to Indonesia. The fugitives, Zulfukar Aljubouri and Duong Tan Le, were wanted in Australia for serious charges, including drug supply and kidnapping. They are expected to be deported back to Australia after serving their sentences.
- ▪Zulfukar Aljubouri and Duong Tan Le were sentenced for illegally entering Indonesia without visas or passports.
- ▪The trio could be free by June 18 after serving their seven-month sentences.
- ▪Aljubouri and Duong were wanted in Australia for serious criminal charges, including drug-related offenses.
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