Michigan Couple Detained in Mexico Over Timeshare Dispute

Paul and Christy Akeo remain in a maximum-security prison as their family calls for U.S. intervention in a case involving fraud allegations and a contested $116,500 payment to Palace Elite.

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.