Fraud

A 38-year-old man based in the UK has been jailed for over four years in prison after orchestrating a $52 million fraud selling fake commercial aircraft used by global airlines. The scam involved over 60,000 engine parts worth $9.

The director of AOG Technics has pleaded guilty to operating a fraudulent parts scheme that compromised aviation safety globally. Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala falsified documentation for CFM56 engine components between 2019 and 2023, affecting major airlines including Delta, American, Southwest, and Ryanair.