RM60,000 vanishes on plane; police track foreign suspect
POLICE are looking for a foreign national suspected of stealing RM60,000 in cash from a local passenger on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang on Thursday. Southwest district police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuwal Ab Wahab said police received a...
A Malaysian man discovered that RM60,000 in cash was missing from his backpack after arriving at Penang International Airport. Authorities are searching for a foreign suspect believed to have stolen the money during a Kuala Lumpur to Penang flight on Thursday.
Assistant Commissioner Anuwal Ab Wahab of the Southwest district police disclosed that the victim alerted the authorities upon realizing the cash was gone upon landing at the airport. Police are examining the passenger list and reviewing security footage to track the suspect's movements. The investigation falls under Section 379 of the Penal Code, which pertains to theft.
This incident is part of a string of recent reports involving passengers' belongings being stolen from flights arriving in Penang. On September 17, police apprehended a 55-year-old Chinese national who was charged with a similar attempted theft at the Balik Pulau Magistrates' Court under Section 379 and Section 511 of the Penal Code.
Anuwal Ab Wahab urged passengers to remain vigilant and keep their cash and valuables in sight while traveling on public transport, including flights. He also cautioned against speculation regarding the case, stating that such speculation could hinder police investigations.
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