SINGAPORE: A 20-year-old man will be charged on Tuesday ( Apr 22 ) after he allegedly molested a 28-year-old female cabin crew member during a flight to Singapore.
The Singapore Police Force said that it was alerted to the event on Feb 28 at about 12. 05pm.
Preliminary studies found that during the journey, the sufferer was escorting a female traveler to the bathroom when she noticed a piece of cells paper on the floor on reaching it.
” As the girl team bent forward to pick it up, the man allegedly appeared behind her, grasped her and pushed her into the latrine with him,” the authorities said in their news release on Monday without giving information of the aircraft and other aircraft information.
The female rider, who witnessed the incident, helped the prey out of the bathroom instantly.
The affair was subsequently reported to the house supervisor and the person was arrested by officials from the Airport Police Division once the helicopter arrived at Changi Airport.
The suspect may be charged with indignation of humility and if found guilty, may experience a prison term of up to three years, a great or punishment, or any mixture of the consequences.
The police said that they take a firm stance against sexual offenders who commit indecent acts that cause alarm, distress and harassment to others, whether on planes or in public.
Such offenders will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law.
Assistant Commissioner M Malathi, the Commander of Airport Police Division, said: “We take such incidents seriously as cabin crew are trained professionals dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all passengers. ”
She added that the Singapore Police Force remains committed to protecting airline staff members and passengers on board from any form of sexual harassment or assault.