An Indonesian woman accused of ordering the murder of her wealthy Australian husband is claiming to be of another religion so she won't lose her inheritance, a lawyer says. Noor Ellis, 45, is facing charges carrying the death penalty after allegedly paying her maid's boyfriend to kill Robert Ellis, 60. The successful businessman's body was found in a Bali rice field in October 2014. Ellis told police her husband had neglected her and was denying her money she was entitled to - a claim that shocked family and friends who knew the couple. British man Robert Kelvin Ellis (left), here with wife Noor Ellis (right) was found in a rice paddock with his throat cut in October 2014Noor Ellis admits planning execution-style killing of husband Robert EllisMr Ellis' neck was slashed and his body dumped at home in Bali in OctoberShe is accused of claiming to be of another religion to keep her inheritanceEllis is now stating her religion is Hindu, even though official documents say she's Muslim
Already in custody for his murder is his _ wife of 25 years, Noor Ellis, the couple's two maids and the boyfriend of one of the maids.