Flight Attendants Arrested for Smuggling $8 Million in Drug Money

Four flight attendants exploited airport security privileges to transfer illicit funds from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic, revealing significant security lapses.

The attendants utilized a special TSA security lane at JFK Airport, bypassing standard checks.
They are charged with operating an unlicensed money transmission business and violating airport security requirements.
The scheme involved smuggling cash over several years, highlighting vulnerabilities in airline security protocols.
Authorities used sting operations and informants to uncover the operation.
The case has prompted a broader investigation into security practices at airports.

U.S. Department of Justice