4 flight attendants charged for smuggling $8M in drug money through JFK Airport via Known Crewmember Program.

Four flight attendants from major international airlines have been charged for smuggling $8 million in drug money through JFK International Airport, exploiting lighter security restrictions for airline employees. The flight attendants, part of the Known Crewmember Program, allegedly smuggled the illicit funds from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic since 2014. They now face federal felony charges for operating an unlicensed money transmission business and violating airport security requirements.

May 08, 2024
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