Federal police have charged a second man in in relation to a ‘black flight’ that allegedly smuggled two Australian fugitives into Indonesia in 2025.
Jay Davis, a 32-year-old Brisbane man, was arrested by Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigators at Brisbane Airport on Thursday night after arriving into the country from Indonesia.
Earlier this year the AFP charged 42-year-old Grant Schultz — the owner of a central Queensland aviation company — with allegedly organising the flight for the two wanted Sydney men.
Grant Schultz faced the Ipswich Magistrates Court in March charged with people smuggling. (ABC News: Tobi Loftus)
Police have alleged Mr Davis was one of two pilots who flew the plane with its transponder deactivated from Coen to Port Stewart in Far North Queensland.
It is alleged the two fugitives then boarded the flight and the plane continued to fly with its transponder deactivated until it was above international waters.
The flight landed in Merauke, Indonesia where the men were detained and the aircraft seized by Indonesian immigration officials.
Jay Davis (left) was arrested by Australian Federal Police at Brisbane Airport on Thursday. (ABC News)
Court documents previously seen by the ABC have revealed the two alleged Sydney fugitives are Zulfukar Aljubouri and Duong Tan Le.
Police confirmed one of the pair is on bail for alleged kidnapping offences and the other has three outstanding arrest warrants, including for alleged large commercial drug supply and manufacture.
Police did not say which of the men was wanted for which alleged offence.
Detective Superintendent Adrian Telfer said the AFP investigation began in November. (ABC News: Brendan Mounter)
Mr Davis has been charged with two counts of people smuggling which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment.
He was granted bail at the Brisbane Magistrate’s Court and the matter has been adjourned until September.
AFP Detective Superintendent Adrian Telfer said black flights were costly and incredibly dangerous.
“These flights are extremely reckless and anyone taking part is seriously risking their life and those on board.”
