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4 flight attendants arrested, accused of taking millions in drug money to Dominican Republic

The defendants abused "their privileges as airline employees" to smuggle "millions of dollars of drug money," the U.S. attorney said.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[MikeD]

When hocking the airline credit card, just doesn’t pay the bills……

 

[Roger Roger]

Unless someone has been hijacking airplanes by beating the pilots over the head with fat stacks, taking cash through KCM should be none of TSA’s business.

 

[CFI A&P]

Unless someone has been hijacking airplanes by beating the pilots over the head with fat stacks, taking cash through KCM should be none of TSA’s business.

The cash isn't TSA's business, but by proxy it is CBP and IRS' business. Having $10k alone isn't suspicious, but why you're carrying such cash raises a couple questions. The TSA just happens to be the point of contact at the airport (outbound).

FinCEN Form 105 | CMIR, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

fincen105.cbp.dhs.gov

There are stories galore out there about airport employees living way beyond their means, and as it turns out - they're using SIDA or travel benefits to engage in other enterprises.

 

[BEEF SUPREME]

There are stories galore out there about airport employees living way beyond their means, and as it turns out - they're using SIDA or travel benefits to engage in other enterprises.

You don't have to be jealous of my Corolla...

 

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

The cash isn't TSA's business, but by proxy it is CBP and IRS' business. Having $10k alone isn't suspicious, but why you're carrying such cash raises a couple questions. The TSA just happens to be the point of contact at the airport (outbound).

FinCEN Form 105 | CMIR, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

fincen105.cbp.dhs.gov

There are stories galore out there about airport employees living way beyond their means, and as it turns out - they're using SIDA or travel benefits to engage in other enterprises.

Isn’t the 10k thing only on the inbound to the US, to declare to US customs?

 

[🦈💜]

Unless someone has been hijacking airplanes by beating the pilots over the head with fat stacks, taking cash through KCM should be none of TSA’s business.

100% agree

 

[BobDDuck]

Isn’t the 10k thing only on the inbound to the US, to declare to US customs?

No. The requirement to report transportation of funds in excess of $10,000 applies both inbound and outbound.

 

[derg]

When hocking the airline credit card, just doesn’t pay the bills……

"I have a special offer for you! For the low low price of 5% we can get that ill-begotten lucre delivered to the DR! And if you sign up today, we'll throw in one of those DIGUSTING BELVITA COOKIES!"

 

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

No. The requirement to report transportation of funds in excess of $10,000 applies both inbound and outbound.

Ah. I see. For outbound, International only, correct?

 

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

"I have a special offer for you! For the low low price of 5% we can get that ill-begotten lucre delivered to the DR! And if you sign up today, we'll throw in one of those DIGUSTING BELVITA COOKIES!"

 

[derg]

That literally doesn't make any sense

 

[Pilot Fighter]

When hocking the airline credit card, just doesn’t pay the bills……

They only give you so many buddy passes to sell…

 

[smack300]

No. The requirement to report transportation of funds in excess of $10,000 applies both inbound and outbound.

It's been $10k for a while. Time to update with inflation!

 

[CFI A&P]

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You see how DAL431 is on a SE heading, and the Dominican Republic (a key part of the cited article) is to the SW of DAL431, and their destination is TJSJ....

It is kind of hard to be a money mule from the Dominican Republic if the flight isn't even going to MDSD, MDPP, MDLR, MDPC, MDST, MDxx, etc.

 

[derg]

KCM is doomed.

It’s been doomed since they added flight attendants who can go ‘zero to hero’ in about three weeks, non 121 pilots, admin people, airline flight instructors, etc etc etc. And then add-in “stupid pilot tricks” like leaving prohibited items in their bags and dragging family members belongings through KCM, I’m not going to be suprised or even be upset when it goes away.

We’ve breached the framework of ‘trust’ on a fairly consistent basis where “All I need are my two hands and a yoke to threaten the aircraft” — Yeah, but your copilot left his 9mm in his bag and Jill, Carmela and Todd on your cabin crew are running an international money laundering scheme and the profession continues to turn a blind eye of indifference.

 

[MikeD]

KCM is doomed.

It’s been doomed since they added flight attendants who can go ‘zero to hero’ in about three weeks, non 121 pilots, admin people, airline flight instructors, etc etc etc. And then add-in “stupid pilot tricks” like leaving prohibited items in their bags and dragging family members belongings through KCM, I’m not going to be suprised or even be upset when it goes away.

We’ve breached the framework of ‘trust’ on a fairly consistent basis where “All I need are my two hands and a yoke to threaten the aircraft” — Yeah, but your copilot left his 9mm in his bag and Jill, Carmela and Todd on your cabin crew are running an international money laundering scheme and the profession continues to turn a blind eye of indifference.

Dude! KCM is to airport security; what USAA is to insurance.

When I first joined USAA many moons ago, it was for commissioned officers only. Had great rates on a variety of things, over and above all other insurance companies out there.

But then, USAA decided to bring in all enlisted, in order to boost membership. What happened? Well, now you started having Lance Corporal / Petty Officer 3rd Class / Private First Class / Airman 1st Class Schmuckatelli taking out loans they would default on, miss 4 months of credit card payments or payments on that CBR1000 crotch rocket that they thought was a great buy when it was totally overpriced, and they’ve managed to keep it hidden from the repossessors. So, those losses get passed to the masses and prices go up.

Then, USAA decides to double down by inviting not only relatives of anyone who served in the military, but open to anyone whose third cousin’s half brother knew someone who once served in the military.

And all that happened was that USAA became just another insurance company, no different than any of the others. Non-competitive prices, average service, etc. Even with Rob Gronkowski advertising for them.

 

[Roger Roger]

Todd on your cabin crew are running an international money laundering scheme and the profession continues to turn a blind eye of indifference.

he really should have just stuck with real estate

 

[derg]

Dude! KCM is to airport security; what USAA is to insurance.

When I first joined USAA many moons ago, it was for commissioned officers only. Had great rates on a variety of things, over and above all other insurance companies out there.

But then, USAA decided to bring in all enlisted, in order to boost membership. What happened? Well, now you started having Lance Corporal / Petty Officer 3rd Class / Private First Class / Airman 1st Class Schmuckatelli taking out loans they would default on, miss 4 months of credit card payments or payments on that CBR1000 crotch rocket that they thought was a great buy when it was totally overpriced, and they’ve managed to keep it hidden from the repossessors. So, those losses get passed to the masses and prices go up.

Then, USAA decides to double down by incising not only relatives of anyone who served in the military, but open to anyone whose third cousin’s half brother knew someone who once served in the military.

And all that happened was that USAA became just another insurance company, no different than any of the others. Non-competitive prices, average service, etc. Even with Rob Gronkowski advertising for them.

Oh no, not the GRONK!

I trolled USAA a few weeks ago on Facebook:

 

[derg]

I should have said “96 month”