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Man Charged Felony After Fake Boarding Pass on Flight

6/7/2026

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Oriyomi Arrested

On May 18, 2026, 25-year-old Abdulrahman Oluwatumike Oriyomi boarded Flight 469 at George Bush Intercontinental Airport with a counterfeit boarding pass.
After he hid in the restroom, a passenger’s alert led crew to discover him, prompting aircraft to return to gate where Houston Police and the FBI awaited.
Oriyomi was arrested, charged with a felony for impairing a critical infrastructure facility, held on $25,000 bail, and charges were filed June 1.

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United Flight Delayed

United flight 469 was delayed about three hours after a boarding breach.
Airfares have hit highs this summer due to rising oil prices and strong travel demand.
Storm forecasts for the Gulf and Southwest threaten further flight delays in coming weeks.
United declined comment and referred media inquiries to law-enforcement officials.
The Transportation Security Administration has not answered comment requests, prompting scrutiny of procedures that let a forged pass through.

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Oriyomi Arrested

On May 18, 2026, 25-year-old Abdulrahman Oluwatumike Oriyomi boarded Flight 469 at George Bush Intercontinental Airport with a counterfeit boarding pass.
After he hid in the restroom, a passenger’s alert led crew to discover him, prompting aircraft to return to gate where Houston Police and the FBI awaited.
Oriyomi was arrested, charged with a felony for impairing a critical infrastructure facility, held on $25,000 bail, and charges were filed June 1.

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