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Fake Flight Attendant Dupes Airlines for Free Travel
22 Jan
Summary
- Man arrested in Panama faces US wire fraud charges for airline impersonation.
- Allegedly used fake badge to defraud three US airlines for four years.
- Conviction could lead to 20 years in prison and $250,000 fine.
An individual arrested in Panama has been extradited to the United States to face wire fraud charges. Prosecutors allege that from January 2020 to October 2024, he operated a scheme defrauding multiple US airlines.
He reportedly used a fake employee badge to reserve flights intended for pilots and flight attendants. Court documents indicate he once sought a jump seat in the cockpit, despite lacking the necessary certifications.
The airlines defrauded are headquartered in Honolulu, Chicago, and Fort Worth, Texas. The case has drawn comparisons to the film 'Catch Me If You Can.'
