Imagine going to the airport for an international trip, only to find your airline tickets don’t exist. Police are warning people about a Minneapolis travel agency that is accused of swindling perhaps dozens of people.
Nearly $1,800 later, Abdi Dualeh’s ailing mother in Kenya is still waiting to see him. He says he went to the airport four times, only to find no tickets existed.
Since Dualeh, more alleged victims have come forward, saying Amana Travel and Shipping in south Minneapolis never followed through.
Another victim tells 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS his uncle is out $4,800 and has not yet called police.
Police say seven cases have been reported, but they believe there may be more victims.
The owner of Amana Travel, Ali Mohamud, tells 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS over the phone that it’s all just a ‘misunderstanding’ and that reporting the story will destroy his business. He has not been arrested or charged. However, he wouldn’t meet with our reporters or police officers.
The Minneapolis Police Department is asking victims to call 311 in Minneapolis or (612) 673-2941.
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