The man, whose nationality is unknown, is said to have slipped through checkpoints at the airport in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. Watchman.
He arrived in Los Angeles on November 4 without a passport or boarding pass. The man told authorities that he left his passport on the plane. But it turns out that this is not true.
The Scandinavian Airlines crew was suspicious of the man because he kept changing seats during the flight. He also ordered two meals. He also wanted to take the chocolate from the employees.
The man was not on the passenger list. Therefore, customs officials were unable to obtain his details. It was later revealed that he was a stowaway who managed to board the plane after inspections. It is not clear exactly how this was possible.
The man later said he had not slept for three days and did not understand what was happening. He says he cannot remember how he got through security without a boarding pass.
The man is scheduled to appear in court on December 26. He could face up to five years in prison if convicted. Flying as a stowaway is a crime under US law.
