Missing Photographer Found Safe after Mysterious Disappearance
Hawaiian woman Hannah Kobayashi, the subject of an intense search after disappearing while traveling through Los Angeles International Airport, has been found safe. The 30-year-old photojournalist’s reappearance came after she vanished amidst an alleged scheme to secure a green card through a sham marriage.
A Trip to New York: More Than Just Sightseeing
Kobayashi had booked a flight to New York City with her alleged "fake husband," Argentine national Alan Cacace.
The trip, according to a source, was intended to provide credible evidence of their marriage. The couple planned to take photos at iconic New York locations, seemingly for immigration purposes.
The plan was reportedly orchestrated by Cacace, who had allegedly promised to pay Kobayashi $15,000 for marrying him, hoping to establish legitimacy for his desired permanent residency.
The FBI is now treating the case as a potential green card fraud scheme.
Fraying Relationships and Financial Incentives
It appears Kobayashi had married Cacace discreetly while still being in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Amun Muniz-Miranda.
The complex situation was further complicated by the fact that Muniz-Miranda himself had traveled to New York with a woman who claims to be his wife.
Adding to the tumultuous narrative, sources quote a close friend revealing that Kobayashi had shown colleagues photos of her wedding ceremony just weeks before she vanished.
A Journey to Tijuana
Days before her scheduled departure to NYC, Kobayashi privately bought a bus ticket to the Mexican border.
She boarded a bus bound for Tijuana only days before Schema was set to leave, raising concerns among her loved ones. Upon arriving in Guadalajara after a second inexplicably sending alarming texts to her family, Kobayashi
Her family issued a statement through their lawyer, expressing both relief and a plea for privacy as they seek to heal.
Her family was shocked by her actions but grateful to know she is safe. While details surrounding the motive for her disappearance remain unclear, the FBI is investigating whether Kobayashi was involved in a sophisticated green card scheme:
The Missing Link: Unanswered Questions Remain
The FBI is actively investigating the accused local woman’s disappearance while they were traveling
Kobayashi’s safe return has brought relief to her family. However, unanswered questions linger. Her lawyer emphasized that while she is formally married to Cacace, there is no confirmed proof of a *
Kobayashi’s safe return has brought relief to her family. However, unanswered questions linger. Her lawyer emphasized that while she is formally married to Cacace, there is no confirmed proof of a *
