Overview

• The 33-year-old went overboard on September 7 as Rhapsody of the Seas arrived in San Juan, was picked up by jetskis with his backpack, and was met onshore by customs officers during an onboard inspection.
• CBP officers reported recovering about €12,400 in cash, five IDs, two phones, and a cruise ticket, and the man told investigators he jumped because he did not want to declare the money.
• Prosecutors allege a failure to report transporting more than $10,000 into the United States, a federal offense that carries up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
• Court records indicate $16,710 in gambling debts to Royal Caribbean, largely tied to onboard casino activity, which authorities view as part of the case context.
• Documents found on the passenger included an ID belonging to someone in federal custody since January, and media in Puerto Rico reported he was later released on bail as Royal Caribbean cooperates with investigators.