American escaped Bali’s Kerobokan jail because of ‘extortion threats’
Christian Beasley was arrested in August at a post office in Bali’s Kuta tourist area while allegedly trying to pick up a package containing 5.7 grams of hashish
An American man who escaped Bali’s notorious Kerobokan jail before being recaptured claimed Wednesday he broke out of the facility because he faced extortion threats.
Christian Beasley, who is awaiting sentencing after being caught in August with more than five grams of hashish, made a break from the Indonesian resort island’s main prison with a fellow inmate after cutting a hole in the roof with a hacksaw.
At a press conference Wednesday, the handcuffed American was paraded in front of media with chains around his ankles and wearing an orange prison uniform and balaclava.
The 32-year-old told journalists he escaped because he was being extorted – although he did not say by whom.
“In jail they threatened me for protection money, that’s why I left,” he said.
