Schapelle Corby, the Australian woman who spent nine years in an Indonesian prison for drug smuggling, has hinted at financial difficulties in a recent Instagram post. The 41-year-old, who returned to Australia in 2017 after her sentence expired, posted a photo of a bank statement showing a low balance, suggesting she is struggling to make ends meet.
Corby's return to Australia was marked by intense media scrutiny, with journalists trailing her from Bali to Brisbane. She switched flights at the last minute to avoid the press pack, leading to a chaotic chase that involved multiple vehicles and even a stop at a KFC. The media frenzy highlighted the enduring public fascination with her case.
Since her return, Corby has used social media to control her narrative, amassing over 100,000 followers on Instagram within hours of joining. She has posted photos of her dogs, videos of her parole office visits, and even a picture of a journalist giving her the finger, captioned: 'When the media don’t like their own pic taken.'
Her case has been a subject of national debate, with questions about racial subtexts, missing evidence, and the role of the media. Corby's mental health deteriorated during her imprisonment, leading to her sentence being commuted in 2012. She was paroled in 2014 and her sentence expired in 2017.
Despite her celebrity status, Corby's recent Instagram post suggests she is facing financial challenges. The post, which has since been deleted, showed a bank statement with a balance of just a few hundred dollars. This has led to speculation about her future plans and whether she will seek to monetise her notoriety.
