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Miklos Bolza

Alleged bikie boss 'distressed' by coke kingpin claims

The alleged head of the Hells Angels in Australia is suing News Corp for defamation. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

An alleged bikie leader has sued one of Australia's largest media companies, claiming reports he was a fugitive secretly controlling the nation's billion-dollar drug trade caused him distress and embarrassment.

News Corp is facing a lawsuit in the Federal Court over an eight-month "campaign" alleged to have caused serious reputational harm to its target, Angelo Pandeli, who outlets identified as the Australian head of the Hells Angels.

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