Kao Jane Zhao has been fined $5,000 after pleading guilty to fraud related to discounted hotel stays. Zhao posed as the sister of a Marriott associate to illegally obtain nearly $3,400 in discounts. The cheating charge involved a sum exceeding $1,500, according to court documents. Her deception allowed her to benefit from employee rates typically reserved for family members of Marriott staff. The case highlights the risks associated with falsely claiming affiliations to gain financial advantages. Zhao’s guilty plea concludes the investigation into her fraudulent activity at Marriott properties. The court ordered Zhao to pay the fine as punishment for her deceptive practices.