• Curious about what really happened to Hannah Kobayashi after she faked a $15,000 marriage to help an Argentinian man get a U.S. green card?
• She vanished during a layover, sparking a nationwide search and her father’s suicide.
• Her fake husband now reveals she lied, broke promises, and tried to cover up the scam.

The truth behind Hannah Kobayashi’s shocking disappearance now has a name: Alan Cacace. The Argentinian national revealed that he faked a marriage with the Hawaii native weeks before she vanished. He paid $15,000 for the deal. In return, Kobayashi promised to help him get a U.S. green card. But things spiraled out of control quickly. After she disappeared during a layover in Los Angeles last November, her case sparked a nationwide manhunt. Police and family launched a desperate search. Her father took his own life while trying to find her. She eventually resurfaced—safe, but deeply tied to an immigration scam.

Fake Husband Speaks Out After Months of Silence

Alan Cacace stayed silent for months. He returned to Argentina and ignored all media questions. But that changed last week. He contacted DailyMail.com after Kobayashi shared an emotional Instagram post. She spoke about grief, loss, and the importance of kindness. But Cacace felt furious. He said she lied, vanished, and then played the victim online. According to him, Kobayashi promised to return the $15,000 if he kept quiet. She never did. He now regrets everything. “She’s a terrible person,” he told the Daily Mail. “She lied to me over and over.”

Immigration Fraud Involved Four People and Fake Love Stories

This wasn’t a simple fake marriage. Cacace and Kobayashi were just part of a tangled web. Cacace’s real girlfriend, Marianne, also joined the trip to New York. So did Kobayashi’s ex-boyfriend, Amun Miranda. He also had a fake green card wife—Marianne. The four of them arranged a group trip to New York. The goal was to take romantic photos near tourist landmarks. These pictures would help prove to immigration officers that their marriages were real. They planned to pose near the Statue of Liberty, in Central Park, and outside the Empire State Building.

Kobayashi Didn’t Want to Travel With Her Ex and His Partner

Kobayashi had mixed feelings about the trip. She looked forward to seeing family in New York. But she disliked traveling with her ex-boyfriend and the fake couples. According to coworkers at a Maui smoke shop, she felt annoyed and trapped. They said she didn’t want Cacace or Marianne on the flight. She also didn’t want to waste time on staged photos. She agreed to give up just one day of her vacation to help them. That was the deal. But tensions grew worse. Marianne reportedly got jealous that Kobayashi married her boyfriend just for the green card. That caused a big fight.

Strange Messages Sent Just Before Her Disappearance

Kobayashi’s family reported her missing three days later. They had received strange, confusing text messages from her. Then she stopped replying completely. Panic set in. Police launched a search. National media covered the story. Her family feared she had been kidnapped. Her father became desperate. He died by suicide during the search. The case stunned Hawaii and caught national attention.

Hannah Reappears, But Her Story Raises More Questions

Authorities eventually found Kobayashi safe. She stayed quiet for weeks after her return. Then she posted a video on Instagram. She thanked those who helped search for her. She also talked about grief and healing. “Life is a precious gift,” she said. “We should all be kind.” Some users supported her. Others called her selfish. One person asked why she skipped her father’s funeral. She replied, “You don’t know the whole story.” She also said she would speak more about her experience soon.

Alan Cacace Says She Lied to Everyone, Including Him

Cacace couldn’t stay quiet after that. He told Daily Mail that he trusted Kobayashi. He believed she would return his money. He kept quiet because of that promise. But now he feels used. “She tricked me,” he said. “She promised to make things right. She didn’t. She lied again.” He also called her “sick” and said she never intended to fix anything. He regrets taking part in the scam.

Scam Was Public Knowledge Among Her Coworkers

Coworkers in Maui weren’t shocked by the news. They said Kobayashi spoke openly about the sham marriage. She even offered to help others do the same. She called it easy money. She wasn’t shy about her role in the immigration scam. The goal was to help Cacace and Marianne get U.S. green cards. But it ended in chaos. Now, her actions have legal and emotional consequences. Her father died. Her lies hurt others. Her fake husband feels betrayed.

A Bizarre Case That May Still Unfold Further

No one knows what comes next for Kobayashi. Authorities may investigate the fraud further. Immigration scams often lead to serious charges. For now, she stays silent. Cacace wants justice—or at least his money back. Her father’s death, her lies, and her sudden reappearance have left many people shaken. The world thought she was a missing victim. But the truth was far more complicated.