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Michigan couple released after nearly a month in Mexican prison over payment dispute with timeshare company

  • Paul and Christy Akeo were released from a Mexican prison after nearly a month over a timeshare dispute, as mentioned by Michigan U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett.
  • The couple was accused of fraud related to timeshare agreements with Palace Resorts, but their attorney, John Manly, claimed these allegations were exaggerated and referred to the matter as a civil dispute, not criminal.
  • After reaching a reparation agreement with the company, the couple agreed to donate approximately $116,587 to a nonprofit benefiting orphan children in Mexico.
  • Rep. Barrett highlighted the couple's ordeal and emphasized his commitment to ensuring all Americans' safety abroad.
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Michigan couple released from Mexican prison over payment dispute

Paul Akeo, a 58-year-old Navy veteran, and his wife Christy, 60, were taken into custody shortly after their plane landed in Cancun on March 4, according to their family.

·Sacramento, United States
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Fox17 broke the news in on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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