Overview
- Tavia Thomas, 47, of Hempstead, was arraigned Tuesday in First District Court and pleaded not guilty to multiple counts tied to alleged travel-booking fraud.
- Nassau County police say the Destiny Travel owner collected money for trips she never booked, with reported losses totaling $53,448.14.
- Investigators highlighted three 2024 incidents: a $35,753.98 Royal Caribbean cruise from Bayonne deemed fraudulent, $7,660 involving a destination wedding, and $10,034.16 for a Dominican Republic family trip with unpaid accommodations.
- Victims reported receiving no refunds after learning the bookings did not exist.
- Prosecutors referenced a criminal history during the hearing, Thomas is due back in court Thursday, and police urged additional victims to contact investigators.