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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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David Unyime Nkanta

Man Overboard! Gambler Hurls Himself Into Ocean After Racking Up £13k Casino Bill on Royal Caribbean Cruise

A cruise passenger identified as Jey Gonzalez-Diaz allegedly leapt from Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas as it docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Sunday morning to evade a $16,710.24 (£13,300) casino bill and avoid reporting cash to US authorities; a jet-ski rider rescued him and later arrested him onshore, according to a federal complaint.

Gonzalez-Diaz reportedly leapt into the ocean around 9:15 am local time during a routine inspection by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) now stands accused of attempting to bypass US currency reporting laws while carrying a hefty sum in cash.

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