Jarred Shaw seeking release from Indonesia prison, now in hospital
Former college basketball player Jarred Shaw is currently hospitalized in Indonesia while serving a 26-month prison sentence for drug trafficking. Shaw, who maintains his innocence, was arrested for possessing CBD gummies he claims were for treating his Crohn's disease.
Why it matters
The case highlights the severe legal risks international travelers face regarding drug laws in countries with strict narcotics policies, even for medicinal products.
Hear this story A former college basketball player who was arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia , in 2025 after authorities said he was attempting to smuggle drugs into the country is in an Indonesian hospital awaiting a conclusion to his case.
Jarred Shaw, 36, has been at the Indonesia National Defense Center Hospital in Jakarta after being incarcerated at the Lapas Kelas 1 Tangerang prison, since July 10. He is being treated for Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease that, according to the Mayo Clinic, causes swelling and irritation of the tissues in the digestive tract. It can lead to pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition.
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