Michigan Couple Arrested in Cancun for Fraud Charges

SOURCE nypost.com
A Michigan couple was arrested in Cancun and thrown into a foreign maximum security prison on fraud charges after disputing credit card charges and encouraging others to do the same. The resort claims the couple breached their contract and spread the word on social media about committing fraud against the hotel chain.

Key Points

  • Couple disputed credit card charges and encouraged others to do the same.
  • Allegedly breached contract with the resort by promoting preferential rates on social media.
  • Arrests were validated by Interpol and the couple remains detained.
  • Daughter claims the company is demanding a large sum of money and a public apology.

Pros

  • The resort claims the couple knowingly disputed legitimate credit card charges and encouraged others to do the same.
  • The couple allegedly breached their contract with the resort by promoting preferential rates and benefits for profit via social media.

Cons

  • The couple's children claim they were arrested as retaliation for challenging charges on their credit card.
  • The family attorney argues that the couple was lured into a timeshare and faced increased monthly contributions without receiving promised benefits.