Published: Feb. 20, 2025, 11:52 a.m.

Brandon Hantz, a two-time “Survivor” contestant, has been arrested on charges of arson and conspiracy to commit racketeering activity, according to reports.

The reality competition show alum was arrested along with 13 other men as part of a car against an allegedly violent Texas biker gang called the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Texas announced the charges Wednesday.

Hantz, 33, who carries the aliases of “Loco” and “Gun Drop,” is facing up to 20 years in prison for his alleged role.

Other gang members' charges range from assault to attempted murder and murder.

“Today’s indictment is an important step in eliminating the Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang.” Antoinette T. Bacon, Supervisory Official of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division said in a statement Wednesday. “The Bandidos declare war on rivals — and they wage that war on our streets. Criminal behavior like this has no place in America, and the Department of Justice is fully committed to bringing peace back to our communities.”

Hantz is best known for his fiery exit from the show during his second stint during season 26. He infamously poured out his tribe’s food supply during a fallout which prompted the tribe to vote him out.

His first appearance came in 2011 during the show’s 23rd season.