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Sunday 25 October 2026

Donna Nelson home in Perth after Japan prison transfer

Donna Nelson, jailed in Japan over 2kg of meth she says a love scammer hid in her bag, flew home to Perth on 22 October to serve her time at Bandyup.

Grace Whitfield Sunday 25 October 2026, open calendar5 min read

Photo: Greg O'Beirne / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0), cropped

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After nearly four years in Japanese custody, Donna Nelson is back in Perth. She isn't free yet, but she's close enough now that her daughters can drive past the prison where she's being held.

Aerial view of Bandyup Women's Prison in Perth with its perimeter fence, buildings and sports court — Photo: Greg O'Beirne / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0), cropped

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