Video voyeurism is a federal crime when it applies to the “special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States”,
For just one violation of the law, 18 U.S.C. § 1801, a person may be fined up to $100,000 or face up to one year of imprisonment. Froias could be charged with 150 counts.
A statement from the Royal Caribbean said: “We are aware of an incident that occurred onboard Harmony of the Seas’ April 29 cruise. The matter was immediately reported to local and federal law enforcement and the guest involved was removed from the ship by authorities for further investigation. As this is an active case, we are unable to share any more details at this time.”
The FBI is legally required to identify victims of federal crimes it investigates. And they ask anyone who may have been a victim to fill out this form.
“The FBI believes he primarily targeted cruise ship passengers between the timeframe of April 30 and May 1, 2023.”
They suggest that passengers who may have used the public bathroom on Harmony’s top deck between the ‘Flow Rider’ surfing simulator and a bar were at-risk. And that according to an FBI notice, “Passengers using this bathroom may have been video recorded by Froias.”
