Overview

• Paul and Christy Akeo were arrested in Cancun, Mexico, on March 4, 2025, following fraud allegations by The Palace Company over canceled timeshare payments.
• The couple claims they disputed $116,500 in charges through their credit card company after Palace Elite allegedly failed to deliver promised services.
• Mexican prosecutors allege the Akeos committed fraud and that Christy Akeo used Facebook to share methods of disputing charges against the company.
• The Akeos' family is urging the U.S. government to intervene, citing deteriorating health and safety concerns while they are detained in a maximum-security prison.
• The case has drawn attention to broader consumer complaints against Palace Elite and raised concerns about the legal risks of travel to Mexico.