Chinese national to be charged in Singapore over alleged bank card theft on flight
SINGAPORE, May 20 — Singapore authorities are expected to charge a Chinese national today after he allegedly stole two bank cards from another passenger during a flight from South Korea.
According to Singapore’s The Straits Times, the 59-year-old man was arrested at Changi Airport Terminal 1 on May 18 during a police operation targeting thefts on board aircraft.
Police said officers from the Airport Police Division found two bank cards in his possession that did not belong to him.
Investigations showed the man had allegedly taken another passenger’s bag from the overhead compartment during the flight before moving to another seat several rows in front.
He allegedly removed the passenger’s wallet from the bag, took out two bank cards, returned the wallet, and placed the bag back in the overhead compartment.
Police said the man later left the aircraft while the victim was still unaware of the alleged theft.
He is expected to be charged with theft on board an aircraft, which carries a jail term of up to three years, a fine, or both.
