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Boozy Australians arrested for stripping down to ‘Budgy Smugglers’ after Malaysian Grand Prix could be jailed
The 'Budgie Nine' who celebrated in tight pants and drank beer from shoes were detained
AUSSIE fans arrested for stripping after the Malaysian Formula One race could be charged by police.
The nine men were pictured during post-race celebrations on Sunday wearing tight speedos featuring the Malaysia flag.
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The underwear had the words 'budgy smuggler' on the back, .
Pictures of the men - dubbed the 'Budgie Nine' - celebrating in their pants were posted on social media.
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They were holding up an Australian flag, while wearing the Malaysian-themed underwear.
Video footage also shows the men drinking from shoes — an act known as a "shoey", which is a celebration commonly seen in motorsports.
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Malaysia's Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan Mohamed said the men were acting with a political motive.
"We open our doors to tourists, we try to treat them as well as we can, sometimes even better than our own people, but when they come here with the intention to commit indecent acts to embarrass us I think that's not how visitors should respond to our good treatment," he said.
The men, including a staffer from Minister Christopher Pyne's office, are receiving consular assistance.
Jack Walker, an advisor to Mr Pyne in his capacity as Defence Industry Minister, holds a high-level security clearance allowing him to access top secret material.
He previously worked for a company founded by New South Wales Liberal powerbroker Michael Photios.
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The former army reservist has also worked for Macquarie Bank, according to his online profile.
A spokeswoman from Mr Pyne's office told the ABC: "This matter is being handled appropriately by the Australian High Commissioner. Until we have a clearer picture of the process at hand it would be unwise to comment further."
The Deputy Public Prosecutor will make the final decision on whether to lay charges, which carry a minimum penalty fine.
Police say if the men are charged, they could appear in court next Monday.
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