Flight attendants arrested for smuggling drug money
Four flight attendants have been arrested for smuggling millions of dollars worth of drug money from New York City to the Caribbean by abusing their positions as airline employees and exploiting airport security checkpoints.
Key Points
- Defendants smuggled approximately $8 million in bulk cash from the US to the Dominican Republic over many years.
- Exploited their roles as flight attendants to bypass security checks at airports.
- Charged with operation of an unlicensed money transmission business and violating security requirements at airports.
Pros
- Successful investigation led to the arrest of individuals involved in a significant money laundering operation.
Cons
- Abuse of power and privileges by airline employees for criminal activities.