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New York:
An American Airlines flight attendant has been arrested after 700 pounds (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 January 31 on possession of stolen property and other charges.
Joe Pentangelo says the Miami, Florida, man collected $2,900 in Euros, $1,800 in British pounds and $150 in US coins from passengers as part of a charitable partnership with the United Nations children's agency.
He says bags holding the money in a car with expired plates were found in October.
The UNICEF and the law group representing Costa didn't return messages.
A spokeswoman says the airline is working with investigators.
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