Patrick Alexander in hospital in Jakarta. Like many wealthy expats, Australian diplomat turned businessman Patrick Alexander enjoyed a privileged lifestyle in Indonesia. He was a regular on the Jakarta social scene with his glamorous young wife Ara. The world of the Alexanders was one of extravagant parties, mansions and first-class travel. That world came crashing down on March 13 this year, when Indonesian police accused the 60-year-old of embezzlement, after lenders to a failed coal project on the island of Sumatra started asking questions about where their money had gone. Just five days before his arrest, Alexander celebrated his 60th birthday at home with friends. It was a quieter...
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