Paul Akeo, a Navy veteran, and his wife Christy were released from a Mexican prison after spending 30 days in custody. Their arrest on March 4 occurred when they arrived for a vacation in Cancun, following disputes over significant credit card charges with Palace Resorts. Their imprisonment has been described as a retaliatory tactic to collect on disputed debts. U.S. Representative Tom Barrett played a key role in negotiating their release. The couple's ordeal highlights issues of legal practices concerning financial disputes.
Navy veteran Paul Akeo and his wife Christy were released after 30 days in custody for allegedly defrauding hospitality company Palace Resorts. "Mission accomplished," Rep. Tom Barrett announced.
The couple was arrested on March 4 after arriving in Cancun for a vacation where their passports were flagged, following a dispute over $117,000 in charges.
Family lawyer John Manly stated, "Make no mistake, what they're doing is they are holding two Americans hostage because they want them to pay them money."
Barrett visited the Mexican state of Quintana Roo to assist in the negotiations for the release of the Akeos, who were being imprisoned without bond.
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