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Newark Man Accused of Using Stolen Credits Cards Stolen from Paramus, Wayne Arrested Prior to Boarding Cancun Flight

Newark New Jersey

A 33-year-old Newark man was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport this weekend, as he attempted to board a flight to Cancun, after being wanted on credit card fraud, authorities said.

On Saturday around 5:30 a.m.. a customs agents noticed Michael Vasquez had an outstanding warrant issued by Fairfield police for an April 20 incident, where Vasquez and a female used stolen credit cards  - from Paramus and Wayne vehicles - to purchase thousands in merchandise from an area Target.

Vasquez was later booked on charged with credit card fraud, receiving stolen property and conspiracy by Fairfield police. He was released after posting bail, according to police.

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