'Fugitive' ex-bikie detained in Bali found hiding in private jet toilet

Former Sydney bikie boss Angelo Pandeli has been arrested in Bali attempting to fly to Africa on a private jet.

Mr Pandeli, 55, was found hiding in the plane's toilet after immigration officials found him using a fake Brazilian passport.

Mr Pandeli was deported to Australia and Indonesian immigration officials say he was wanted on an Interpol notice.

Former Sydney Hells Angels boss Angelo Pandeli has been arrested in Bali while attempting to leave Indonesia on a private jet using a fake passport.

Mr Pandeli originally left Australia in 2018 before police executed a search warrant on his Pyrmont home related to a $250 million drug plot.

The 55-year-old was never charged with any offences, but the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) in 2021 alleged Mr Pandeli was part of the "Aussie Cartel".

The gang was believed by police to be responsible for running major drug importation routes into Australia operated by offshore fugitives.

However, when Mr Pandeli was deported from Dubai back to Australia in 2024, he faced no charges from Australian authorities.

His whereabouts in the two years since have remained a mystery, with previous reports suggesting law enforcement had lost track of Mr Pandeli.

According to a statement released by Indonesian authorities, the former bikie boss was found hiding in the toilet of a private jet bound for Mozambique on Saturday night local time.

“During the immigration clearance process, officers detected anomalies regarding a passenger holding a Brazilian passport under the name GAM,” a statement released by Bali airport’s immigration Office read.

"[Pandeli] lacked any record of entry or a valid stay permit for Indonesia. While the other three passengers were cleared, officers decided to defer GAM's departure for further intensive questioning."

Vision taken by immigration authorities showing them boarding a private jet on which Angelo Pandeli was allegedly attempting to fly to Africa last week. (Supplied: Ngurah Rai Immigration)

Immigration authorities said Mr Pandeli was on board the jet with a Brazilian, an Italian and a Portuguese national when it attempted to taxi to the runway.

"Before further action could be taken, all passengers snuck back onto the aircraft without authorisation, and the plane prepared to take off, ignoring the directives of the officers," the statement said.

"Once the aircraft was forced back, officers conducted a sweep and discovered GAM hiding inside the aircraft's toilet, while the other three passengers remained in the cabin.

"Subsequent investigation revealed that the Bra