Brandon Hantz, a veteran of the “Survivor” franchise, has been arrested for extortion and arson, and has been arrested along with several partners suspected of facing murder. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the southern region of Texas announced 22 indictments Wednesday, accusing Hantz and 13 people of various crimes related to alleged involvement in the Bandidos motorcycle gang.
Prosecutors claim Bandidos fought turf war with rival gangsEast, BandidosEast member. Hantz reportedly used the nickname “locomotive” and “gun” but was not charged with assault or murder, but he faced two charges: extortion and arson, and each was sentenced to 20 years in jail.
Federal law enforcement officers confirmed to TMZ that the former “survivor” contestant was charged with the indictment. A family member revealed that the FBI raided Hants’ home despite reportedly leaving the Bandis gang last year.
Hantz appeared on “Survivor: South Pacific” and “Survivor: caramoan” and caught the attention of the latter season to a fierce dispute with contestant Phillip Sheppard , which poured his tribe’s food reserves in Hantz. Hanz’s last name is well known in the “survivor” circle because he is the nephew of Russell Hantz, one of the most notorious villains in the show’s history.
Authorities have not responded to inquiries from law enforcement or inquiries about allegations with people near Hants.
