In-Flight Theft: Man Arrested for Stealing $23,000 from Fellow Passengers

A 52-year-old Chinese man named Zhang Xiuqiang has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing over $23,000 in cash from three fellow passengers on a budget flight from Vietnam to Singapore. The thefts included Vietnamese dong and Singapore dollars taken from backpacks and bags. Cabin theft is a federal crime in many countries, and incidents like these are more common than travelers may think. The airline, Scoot, has urged both crew and passengers to remain vigilant and safeguard their valuables. If convicted, Zhang could face up to three years in jail, a fine, or both per charge.