Gambling Scam on a Cruise Ship Casino Leads to Four Arrests for Credit Card Theft
In a recent development, four individuals have been arrested for their involvement in an alleged credit card fraud scheme that took place aboard the MSC Magnifica. The incident occurred during a four-day cruise from Miami, with the suspects facing charges of grand theft, fraudulent use of a credit card, and orchestrating a scheme with the intent to defraud.
Upon returning to Port Miami, the four passengers were detained by authorities following an investigation by cruise ship security. The suspects, who include three males and one female, are between the ages of 28 and 38.
The alleged scheme involved the use of fraudulent credit cards to purchase tickets for the MSC Magnifica trip. The suspects had planned to use the money for casino gambling on the ship, a popular form of entertainment for many cruise goers. However, it is not confirmed whether their actions resulted in monetary losses to the casino.
Cruise ships that offer casino gambling need to be at least 12 nautical miles away from the coast of a territory where gambling is illegal in order to offer the activity. This incident occurred as the ship was approaching Sydney, Australia.
Interestingly, this is not the first time a cruise line has faced controversy regarding casino games. Earlier this year, a casino patron took his own life, causing a stir in the industry.
Three of the suspects face additional charges related to the fraudulent use of identification. Law enforcement did not confirm whether or not the actions of the four individuals resulted in monetary losses to the casino. Each of the suspects was booked into the Miami-Dade County Jail, and they face possible criminal charges including fines and imprisonment if found guilty.
The names of the four individuals are not released in public sources. The arrest was announced by 7 South Florida. It is not clear at this time if there is any evidence suggesting that further people were involved in the fraudulent scheme.
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