Probation for youth over online ‘joke’ that he was about to bomb Scoot plane
Three flights were delayed, resulting in a total operational loss of nearly $2,000 for the carrier.
On August 6, a 19-year-old youth named Rykes Tan Zhi Kai was sentenced to a year of probation for causing delays to three Scoot flights departing from Singapore's Changi Airport. The juvenile, now 20, was found guilty of posting a false message on Instagram claiming he intended to bomb one of the planes. The three delayed flights cost Scoot nearly $2,000 in operational losses.
Tan must remain indoors between 10pm and 6am daily and complete 90 hours of community service. His parents were required to deposit $5,000 as bail. The court emphasized the importance of deterring such actions, given Changi Airport's crucial role as a key aviation hub for Singapore. Tan also had to perform community service and his parents put up a $5,000 bond to ensure his good behavior.
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