Michigan couple jailed in Mexico returning to the U.S., Rep. Tom Barrett says
In a
social media post on Thursday night
, Barrett posted a video of him getting on a plane with Paul and Christy Akeo, saying "Mission accomplished." Barrett
traveled to Mexico on Wednesday
to meet with the Akeos from Spring Arbor, citing the couple's "deteriorating physical condition."
The Akeos were arrested on March 4, shortly after landing in Cancun. Mexican authorities told the couple they faced criminal fraud charges. The couple had a membership with Palace Resorts, a Florida-based company that owns resorts and properties in Mexico.
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