{
  "id": 12894069,
  "title": "SPF: American man, 47, to be charged in Singapore over S$1,410 perfume theft spree at Changi Airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/spf-american-man-47-to-be-charged-in-singapore-over-s-1-410-perfume",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:31:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/spf-american-man-47-to-be-charged-in-singapore-over-s-1-410-perfume-theft-spree-at-changi-airport"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 47-year-old American man is set to be charged in Singapore with a series of perfume thefts that occurred at Changi Airport between November 2025 and April 2026. The alleged offenses involved six perfume boxes worth approximately S$1,410, according to the Singapore Police Force (SPF).\n\nThe first theft took place on November 4, 2025, at a retail shop in Terminal 3's transit area, where the man allegedly stole a perfume box worth S$331. Six days later, he allegedly took three more perfume boxes from shops in Terminal 2, with a combined value of S$646. Despite leaving Singapore after each visit, the suspect was identified by police during investigations.\n\nThe man returned to Changi Airport on April 24, 2026, during a connecting flight. On that day, he allegedly stole two more perfume boxes, valued at S$236.90 and S$195.40. He again left Singapore after these thefts, bringing the total value of all alleged thefts to around S$1,410.\n\nThe case demonstrates that airport security investigations can extend beyond a suspect's time within Singapore's jurisdiction. Despite leaving the country after each alleged offense, the suspect was arrested during a planned operation on September 25, 2026. He is scheduled to face five theft charges on October 8, 2026, each carrying a potential sentence of up to seven years in jail, a fine, or both under Section 380 of the Penal Code. The police emphasize their commitment to addressing shop thefts and collaborating with airport stakeholders to prevent, detect, and deter such offenses.",
  "summary": "Summary A 47-year-old American man was arrested over a series of perfume thefts from shops in Changi Airport’s transit areas. The alleged thefts involved six perfume boxes worth about S$1,410 across Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. The man is due to face five theft charges on Oct 8, with each charge carrying up to seven years’ jail, a fine, or both. SINGAPORE: A 47-year-old American man is due to be…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}