Matthew Norman Charged in 2005 Car Theft

Matthew Norman, a member of the Bali Nine, has been arrested in Sydney for an alleged car theft that occurred nearly 20 years ago, shortly before his drug smuggling attempt to Indonesia. After serving almost 20 years in Bali's Kerobokan Prison, he returned to Australia just weeks before his arrest, where he was charged with being a passenger in a stolen vehicle. Police allege that Norman was aware the white Ford Laser was stolen when he was in it. He initially refused bail but was later granted bail during a court hearing and is scheduled to reappear on February 25. Norman's arrest adds to the ongoing saga of the Bali Nine, whose complex legal and diplomatic history has shaped Australia's relations with Indonesia. Following his release, Norman has been attempting to rebuild his life in Australia, including visiting his mother's grave shortly after his return.