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Huge twist as footy star Payne Haas's dad fights to avoid death by firing squad after allegedly trafficking a huge amount of meth
Jun 13, 2025
Father of NRL stars arrested over alleged drug trafficking
Has spent more than a year in a Philippines prison
There is renewed hope that the father of two NRL stars may be allowed to return to Australia and avoid the death penalty in Indonesia, more than a year after he was arrested on serious drug trafficking charges.
Gregor Haas, father of NSW State of Origin star Payne Haas and Gold Coast Titans forward Klese Haas, was detained in Cebu City, Philippines, in May 2024 following a red notice issued by Interpol at the request of Indonesian authorities.
That red notice has now been lifted after a successful appeal by Haas' Australian legal team, which could pave the way for a return home.
Investigators allege that in December 2023, Haas attempted to smuggle five kilograms of methamphetamine from Mexico to Jakarta, allegedly hiding the drugs inside ceramic tiles.
The case allegedly links him to the powerful Mexican Sinaloa cartel, though Haas has consistently denied any involvement.
He says he has never visited Mexico and believes the allegations stem from a business dispute related to a resort deal in Indonesia.
Following his arrest, Haas was held at Camp Bagong Diwa, a notoriously harsh immigration detention centre in Manila.
Over the past year, his health has deteriorated significantly. According to his lawyer, he has lost 30 kilograms and is receiving inadequate medical care.
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