balinews An Indonesian-based Australian businessman and former diplomat involved in disputes over a coal project and a Bali villa has reportedly been arrested by Indonesian police. The Bali Tribune reported on Wednesday that Patrick Alexander was arrested in Jakarta on Saturday. Mr Alexander's son Nick has denied his father has done anything wrong. Mr Alexander himself previously denied any wrongdoing in regard to an allegation of embezzlement over a failed coal project in Sumatra. He was previously in Indonesian custody in 2013 after a German man linked with his failed Bengkulu Coal Ltd project filed a complaint against him. While he denied wrongdoing, there were counter-claims that Indonesian police had demanded a $US1.3 million ($A1.76 million) "mediation" payment to settle the dispute over a $US500,000 debt. Indonesian media reported police officers attending the man's home in the Bintaro area of Jakarta did not have a warrant. His wife and lawyer described the police action as a "kidnapping" and were seeking details of charges. Mr Alexander was also known to be in a dispute with Indonesian model and actor Jeremy Thomas. Read more at Indonesian police arrest Aust businessman - 9news.com.au
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