Man loses RM60,000 in mid air theft on KL-Penang flight
BALIK PULAU: Police are looking for a foreign national suspected of stealing RM60,000 from a passenger’s backpack during a domestic flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang.
In a disturbing incident aboard a domestic flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, a foreign national is suspected of stealing RM60,000 from a passenger's backpack. The victim, a 54-year-old individual, realized the stolen funds upon landing at the Penang International Airport on the previous day. The suspect, a foreign man also on the same flight, is believed to be responsible for the heist, according to the victim.
Police are actively investigating the case under Section 379 of the Penal Code for theft. They are examining flight passenger manifests and CCTV footage to track the suspect's actions. This is the second mid-air theft reported in the district within a week. On September 17, a 55-year-old Chinese national was arrested and charged at the Balik Pulau magistrate's court, facing charges under Section 379 and Section 511 of the Penal Code.
Police have urged the public to remain vigilant and keep personal belongings, especially cash and valuables, secure and under constant supervision while using public transport, including flights.
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