Former 'Survivor' Contestant Brandon Hantz Indicted on Racketeering and Arson Charges

Hantz, 33, faces up to 40 years in prison for alleged involvement with the Bandidos Motorcycle Gang and a violent turf war in Houston.

Brandon Hantz, known for his appearances on 'Survivor: South Pacific' and 'Caramoan,' was indicted alongside 13 others in a federal case involving the Bandidos Motorcycle Gang.
The charges against Hantz include conspiracy to commit racketeering and arson, with each charge carrying a potential 20-year sentence if convicted.
The indictment alleges that the Bandidos have been engaged in a violent turf war with rival gang B*EAST since 2019, involving acts of violence such as murder, assault, and arson.
Hantz is accused of participating in gang-related activities, including a 2023 assault on rival gang members, but faces no charges related to murder or assault.
Federal authorities describe the Bandidos as an international criminal organization with over 3,500 members, operating across the U.S. and abroad.