3 arrested in Changi Airport after MBS robbery

She then met a man who brought her to a hotel room, where a second man was waiting in the bathroom.

When she took out the cash, one of the men allegedly restrained her by the neck and demanded that she hand over the money.

The victim and her child were later locked in the room’s balcony. They sustained minor injuries from the incident.

Police established the men’s identities through follow-up investigations, and found that they had boarded a flight from Changi Airport bound for Shanghai.

The aircraft was subsequently recalled to the gate and the men were arrested.

Cash amounting to about $50,000 was recovered and seized as a case exhibit.

The three men are expected to be charged in court on June 3 with the offence of robbery with hurt.

If convicted, they could face a jail term of between five and 20 years, as well as up to 12 strokes of the cane.

The police advised members of the public who encounter such situations to remain calm, take note of the physical appearance and distinctive features of the perpetrator, and call the police as soon as possible.

“Members of the public are also advised to exercise caution when engaging in currency exchange arrangements with unknown parties, particularly those conducted through social media or messaging platforms, and to always use licensed money changers for such transactions,” they added.