Man to be charged after allegedly stealing bank cards on flight from South Korea to S’pore

The bag was located behind the passenger.

The man allegedly took the passenger’s wallet out of the bag and removed two bank cards, before placing the wallet back into the bag. He then put the bag back in the overhead compartment.

The man later disembarked the aircraft with the victim still unaware of the theft, the police said.

He is expected to be charged on May 20 with theft on board an aircraft.

If found guilty, he may be jailed for up to three years, fined, or both.

The police advised members of the public to keep their cash and valuables on them during flights instead of placing them in the luggage stored in overhead compartments.

They should also look out for passengers who are seen opening overhead compartments and retrieving bags or rummaging through them during flights.

Those who spot such suspicious behaviour should alert the cabin crew immediately, the police added.