Two men to be charged over stolen bank cards on flight from Ho Chi Minh City to S’pore
They were arrested during an airport police operation at Changi Airport Terminal 4 targeting theft on board aircraft.
Two men are scheduled to face charges on October 14 following alleged theft of bank cards from passengers' luggage on a flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore. According to police, the two Chinese nationals, aged 54 and 59, were part of two distinct theft incidents onboard an aircraft. Police officers from the Airport Police Division conducted a search at Changi Airport Terminal 4 around 9:45 am on October 12.
The men were apprehended after being discovered with three bank cards that did not belong to them. Further investigation uncovered that the men had allegedly stolen the bank cards from two passengers during the Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore flight. Each man is suspected of taking the bank cards from a different passenger's bag in the overhead compartment and leaving the airport without the victims noticing their cards were missing.
The men are expected to be charged with theft on board an aircraft. If convicted, they could face up to three years in prison, a fine, or both. In a statement, police advised travelers to keep their money or valuables with them rather than in the overhead compartments. They also warned passengers to be cautious of individuals seen rummaging through baggage in those compartments during their flight. Police urged travelers to report any suspicious behavior to the cabin crew immediately.
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