Perth man dies in Bali immigration detention, family seeks answers
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Cameron Hughes, a 39-year-old Perth man, died in an immigration detention center in Bali after being accused of breaching his visa conditions. Hughes, who had lived in Indonesia for over 15 years and shared custody of an eight-year-old son, was reportedly found unconscious in a detention center bathroom hours after being detained. His family has released a statement remembering him as a "devoted father, a loving brother and son" and is seeking a "full picture of the circumstances" surrounding his death. They are working with Australian consular officials and relevant authorities to understand the events leading up to his passing. Local authorities in Bali are investigating whether Hughes suffered a heart attack or self-harmed. West Australian Premier Roger Cook stated that Hughes had a medical episode while in custody on a visa-related matter and expressed hope for a thorough investigation to ensure no mistreatment occurred.
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