Missing Woman Hannah Tried to Deceive Authorities with Sham Marriage

los angeles, new york, tijuana, u.s., mexico - Missing woman Hannah attempted to obtain a visa for an Argentine friend through a fake marriage, while her desperate father committed suicide.

According to a reconstruction by the Daily Mail, Hannah Kobayashi, who went missing after attempting to board a flight from Los Angeles to New York, allegedly tried to deceive authorities by claiming her Argentine companion was her husband in exchange for money. The man paid her $15,000 and promised an additional amount if the 'scam' succeeded.

Colleagues from Hannah's former workplace were aware of the orchestrated plan. Friends interviewed by the Mail mentioned her struggle with drug addiction, which may have motivated her to pursue the promised $30,000.

Last month, the disappearance of Hannah gained global attention when she failed to arrive at her aunt's place in New York. Strange messages from her phone prompted a search operation by the police. Her father, who had a strained relationship with her, appealed publicly to locate her but tragically committed suicide due to desperation.

Recently, the police reported a sighting of Hannah at the Mexican border crossing in Tijuana, stating that her disappearance was voluntary and closed the case. The family did not comment on the latest revelations, expressing relief that Hannah is alive. It remains uncertain whether Hannah will face charges for attempting to mislead authorities, a decision that may only arise if she tries to return to the U.S.