A Bali spa owned by the estranged wife of an AFL legend reportedly used several social media platforms to lure customers to the venue. Police claim it also served as an illegal brothel.
Former Essendon premiership winner Ricky Olarenshaw’s ex-wife Sarnanitha could face a 12-year prison sentence if he is charged and found guilty over alleged ‘prostitution activities’ at Flame Spa massage parlor in Seminyak.
Olarenshaw is said to have returned to Australia just days before the raid in late September, leaving his young daughter alone in Indonesia. reports the Herald Sun.
Sarnanitha was arrested in a police raid on the spa on Friday, along with two of the salon’s receptionists, a manager and the director.
She has strongly denied the allegations against her.
Officers reportedly seized lingerie, condoms and massage oil during their raids, a Bali police spokesman said.
Deputy Director of the Deposit Police Criminal Investigation Department, Ketut Suarnaya, claimed that the spa’s allegedly illegal services were offered through Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Onlyfans.
“They worked on marketing and offering sensual massage packages using social media applications,” he alleged.
Sarnanitha faces 12 years in prison if charged and found guilty for alleged ‘prostitution activities’ at Flame Spa massage parlor in Seminyak, Bali
Her ex-husband, former Essendon premiership winner Ricky Olarenshaw, is said to have returned to Australia days before a spa raid
The case is still under investigation, but prostitution and sex work are highly illegal in Bali and are considered a crime against ‘decency and morality’ in the country.
Flame Spa’s services range from $95 to $181 per session and its motto is said to have been: ‘Our service is more than just a sensual massage, it’s an erotic experience.’
“Our goal is to ignite your flame.”
The Instagram bio reportedly advertised ‘Bali’s best sensual massage’.
The TikTok page is said to have advised this to customers ‘bring your date or partner’ to ‘enjoy with us’.
“Let’s spice up your Valentine’s Day,” was offered.
Between 20 and 30 women are said to have worked at the spa, but they were not arrested, police claim.
A massage therapist at the salon was found ‘completely naked’ during a previous raid on September 2, police claim.
Sarnanitha’s LinkedIn describes herself as the “self-employed” owner of Flame Spa since July 2017 and her personal Instagram labels her a “womanpreneur.”
Since the allegations against her came to light, she has set her Instagram account, which has 23,000 followers, to private.
Olarenshaw moved to Bali after retiring from the AFL and has been the director of three F45 gym studios there.
Sarnanitha claims the couple separated early this year and her estranged husband co-owned the spa.
It is not known whether Olarenshaw was aware of alleged illegal activity at the spa.
Daily Mail Australia suggests no wrongdoing on Olarenshaw’s behalf.
The case is still under investigation, but prostitution and sex work are highly illegal in Bali and considered a crime against ‘decency and morality’ (photo, Flame Spa)
Bali police allege that Flame Spa has been running a sophisticated marketing campaign on social media
Olarenshaw played 77 games for Essendon, starting in 1993, before spending two seasons at Collingwood, where he played just five games.
He then made one appearance for North Melbourne before announcing his retirement.
The news comes as two Australians were arrested in a similar raid for running a segregated spa that allegedly offered prostitution.
Michael Le Grand, 50, and Lynley Le Grand, 44, both from Victoria, were arrested for their alleged involvement at the Pink Palace Spa.
If found guilty, they could face up to 12 years in prison.
Sarnanitha claims the couple separated early this year and her estranged husband co-owned the spa