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Michigan Couple Detained in Mexico Due to Alleged Timeshare Fraud

Mar 27, 2025 | 4:41 PM

Photo: Dawn Gilbertson ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

MEXICO, March 27, 2025 ~ A timeshare dispute has led to a Michigan couple being jailed since March 4 in Mexico.

Shortly after landing in Cancun for a vacation, Christy and Paul Akeo were arrested after Palace Elite Resorts, a Mexican hotel business, filed a criminal complaint claiming the two defrauded the company out of $117,000 related to a timeshare membership they had with Palace Elite. Lawyers representing the Akeos said the couple denies any wrongdoing.

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March 27, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne speaks with U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (MI-7) about the Michigan couple being held in a Mexican prison over disputed timeshare payments.

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