Aussie couple Michael and Lynley Le Grand accused of running Bali brothel post $1 million bail

After spending months behind bars accused of running a brothel in Bali, an Aussie couple have posted a six-figure bail to get out of jail.

Australian couple Michael Le Grand and Lynley Le Grand are accused of running a brothel in Bali. The couple have posted a $1m bail.

An Australian couple accused of running a Bali brothel have posted a $1 million bail bond to get out of jail.

Michael and Lynley Le Grand spent almost three months on remand after they were picked up because of their ownership of the Pink Palace Spa, which was accused of offering sexual services.

They were arrested as part of a wider operation that also snared the ex-wife of former AFL player Ricky Olarenshaw who was accused of running a separate brothel.

Multiple sources have confirmed that the Le Grands were released from Denpasar Police Station holding cells this week.

It is claimed that they were released on compassionate grounds because of a Mr Le Grand’s pancreatic cancer.

Sources claim they posted a $1 million bond for their release but it was not clear if they would be forced to stay in Bali or travel to Australia.

Michael and Lynley Le Grand.

Bali police had paraded the couple in front of the media in orange jumpsuits in October and threatened to charge them under Indonesia’s anti-pornography laws, which carried up to 12 years’ jail.

Lingerie, condoms and massage oil were allegedly seized as part of the Bali police raids on the Pink Palace, which police claimed was operating as a brothel.

The couple have three children who went back to Australia when their parents were arrested.

Outside the Pink Palace in Bali. Picture: Supplied

Some of the services advertised at the Pink Palace, in Bali. Picture: Supplied

“The bail was $1 million,” a source said.

“They were staying in a cell with 30 people and only one toilet. Lynley was released as a carer.”

Olarenshaw’s estranged partner Saranitha, who was linked to the Flame Spa, remains behind bars.

It was understood that Olarenshaw has been trying to help his former wife with her legal battle.

Bali police held a press conference when Michael and Lynley Le Grand were arrested in October.

He has been in Australia since before she was arrested and has been unable to see his children who remain in Bali.

Michael and Lynley Le Grand had built a business empire in Bali, with accommodation and a string of restaurants including the GOAT bar chain and Corner House.

However those businesses have been battling since the couple were arrested, with the negative publicity affecting their takings.

Sources claim the couple was now as much as $3 million in debt but other business partners may have to rename or sell the hospitality venues.

Outside the Pink Palace Spa in Bali, where signs have been covered up. Picture: Supplied

The Pink Palace Spa only opened this year but immediately attracted attention for its advertising, which included massages that involved “personal stimulation with a well trained female therapist” for $140.

Other services included “hand relief” for $100.

The Le Grands financial difficulties came after they had sold a $3.6 million home in Sandringham, an up-market bayside suburb in Melbourne.

One of Mr Le Grand’s children did not return calls.

Originally published as Aussie couple Michael and Lynley Le Grand accused of running Bali brothel post $1 million bail