Passenger arrested after stealing cash during flight
On Monday (13 April), police arrested a Chinese man after he stole cash from fellow passengers on Thai Airways flight TG571 from Laos to Bangkok.
The three victims included a 45-year-old Chinese man and his two companions, who discovered that they had lost 65,000 baht (THB) (S$2,580) in cash.
They immediately flagged the incident to the authorities upon landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Passenger spotted rummaging in overhead compartment
As the police inspected the flight’s passengers, the cabin crew revealed that they had noticed a suspicious individual rummaging through bags in the overhead compartment during the flight.
Just then, the police found that a passenger, Zheng Xiaobo (transliterated from Thai), was carrying 16,020 baht (THB) (S$630) in cash, alongside other currencies.
Source: SWP.FM91
During questioning, the suspect reportedly confessed to the crime.
Chinese national taken into police custody
Zheng was charged with “theft in an aircraft or public vehicle, or receiving stolen goods”, Khaosod reported.
He was taken into custody at Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station for further legal proceedings, along with the confiscated items.
Source: SWP.FM91
Following the incident, the authorities urged tourists to be more vigilant in safeguarding their valuables.
They also encouraged the public to report any suspicious behaviour to the relevant authorities.
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Featured image adapted from SWP.FM91, Khaosod for illustration purposes only.
