Chinese man arrested for stealing on flight to Singapore

straitstimes.com

A 51-year-old Chinese national was arrested on March 17 for allegedly stealing from a passenger during a flight to Singapore. A witness saw him take a bag from the overhead compartment and hide the victim's belongings in his jacket. The victim later found that a credit card, $200, and RM100 were missing from his wallet. Police were notified after the flight, and the suspect was apprehended in the transit area. The suspect is expected to be charged with theft, which can lead to a jail term of up to three years. Police advised passengers to keep valuables close and report any suspicious behavior.


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