The influencer ex-wife of legendary footy star Ricky Olarenshaw has been arrested in Bali over her alleged involvement in a spa accused of being an illegal brothel.
Sarnanitha Olarenshaw, who shares a daughter with the former Essendon premier, was arrested in a police raid on the Flame Spa massage parlor in Seminyak in late September.
Two receptionists, a manager and the spa director were also arrested.
Sarnanitha claims her estranged husband co-owned the spa.
Mr Olarenshaw is believed to have returned to Australia just days before the raid, leaving his young daughter alone in Indonesia, the newspaper reported Herald Sun.
It is not known whether Mr Olarenshaw was aware of alleged illegal activity at the spa.
There is no suggestion from Daily Mail Australia of any wrongdoing on behalf of Mr Olarenshaw.
High Commissioner of Police Jansen Avitus Panjaitan confirmed that three women had been arrested during the raid.
Sarnanitha Olarenshaw (pictured), who shares a daughter with the former Essendon premier, was arrested during a police raid on the Flame Spa massage parlor in Seminyak in late September.
It is not known whether Mr Olarenshaw was aware of alleged illegal activity at the spa. There is no suggestion from Daily Mail Australia of any wrongdoing on his behalf
“The three people are Flame Spa employees, a manager and two receptionists,” he said in a statement.
The case is still under investigation, but FrRostitution and sex work are highly illegal in Bali and are considered a crime against ‘decency and morality’ on the island.
Mr Panjaitan told reporters that the next step in the investigation was to “promptly obtain legal certainty” as to whether illegal activities were taking place at the spa.
Flames Spa’s services range from $189 to $283 per session and the motto was: ‘Our service is more than just a sensual massage, it’s an erotic experience.’
“Our goal is to ignite your flame.”
Sarnanitha, who has 20,000 followers online, denied the allegations against her.
Local police allege that the couple’s Flame Spa was conducting illegal prostitution activities
Fame Spa hosted Mr Olarenshaw’s ‘Playboy themed’ 50th birthday party last year
In a statement released through her lawyer, she said she fears the young daughter she shares with Mr Olarenshaw will be taken from her.
The couple separated earlier this year.
Flame Spa is run by Ni Ketut Sri Astari, Sarnanitha’s name, and hosted Mr Olarenshaw’s 50th ‘Playboy-themed’ birthday party last year.
Mr Olarenshaw has been contacted for comment for this publication.
Ricky 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.
He has since moved to Bali where he runs three F45 gyms.
It comes as two Australians were arrested in a similar raid for running a spa allegedly offering 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.