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Man Jumps from Cruise Ship to Escape Gambling Debt

9/10/2025

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Jey Gonzalez-Diaz jumped off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship near San Juan to escape over $16,000 in gambling debt.
He boarded the Rhapsody of the Seas on August 31 and jumped during a Customs inspection on September 7.
Rescued by a jet ski, he was found near the Puerto Rico Capitol with $14,600 in cash and multiple IDs.
He allegedly sought to evade currency reporting requirements.
Royal Caribbean confirmed his debt primarily stemmed from casino expenses.
If convicted, he could face fines up to $250,000 or five years in prison.

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Story summary

Jey Gonzalez-Diaz jumped off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship near San Juan to escape over $16,000 in gambling debt.
He boarded the Rhapsody of the Seas on August 31 and jumped during a Customs inspection on September 7.
Rescued by a jet ski, he was found near the Puerto Rico Capitol with $14,600 in cash and multiple IDs.
He allegedly sought to evade currency reporting requirements.
Royal Caribbean confirmed his debt primarily stemmed from casino expenses.
If convicted, he could face fines up to $250,000 or five years in prison.