An American Airlines flight attendant has been arrested after 318 kilograms of coins intended for UNICEF were found in his car at Kennedy International Airport.
A spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department said on Wednesday 56-year-old Marco Costa was arrested on January 31 on possession of stolen property and other charges.
Joe Pentangelo said the Florida man collected $A3730 in euros, $A2315 in British pounds and $A192 in US coins from passengers as part of a charitable partnership with the United Nations children's agency.
He said bags holding the money in a car with expired plates were found in October.
A spokeswoman said the airline is working with investigators.
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