Svetlana Dali, a 57-year-old U.S. permanent resident from Russia, stowed away on a Delta flight to Paris by exploiting security weaknesses at JFK Airport, evading detection from airport staff.
After being arrested for stowing away, Dali was released with an ankle monitor. However, she cut it off and attempted to flee to Canada via bus, showcasing her defiance against legal constraints.
Prosecutors emphasized that Dali capitalized on the chaos during one of the busiest travel seasons, blending with boarding passengers and flight crews to bypass security checks at the airport.
Once apprehended, Dali faced charges for improperly boarding a flight without a ticket or proper identification, highlighting significant security lapses in air travel procedures that raised concerns for authorities.
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