Fugitive linked to Australian cartel caught after being found hiding in bathroom of private jet on resort island

Indonesian authorities arrested an Australian fugitive hiding in the lavatory of a private jet as it was about to take off from the resort island of Bali, officials said Thursday.

Fugitive linked to Australian cartel caught after being found hiding in bathroom of private jet on resort island

TL;DR

  • An Australian fugitive, Angelo Pandeli, was arrested in Bali.
  • He was found hiding in the lavatory of a private jet as it was preparing to take off.
  • Pandeli is reportedly linked to drug trafficking and wanted by Interpol.
  • He was using a Brazilian passport with a false identity.
  • Indonesian authorities deported Pandeli to Australia following a request from the Australian Embassy.
  • Bali authorities are committed to preventing the island from becoming a haven for international criminals.
  • Recent arrests in Bali include Russian nationals for drug smuggling and a Scottish fugitive wanted in Spain for drug charges.