PUBLISHED: 11 Apr 2025 at 14: 20
On a trip from Macao to Bangkok, two Chinese individuals were detained and charged with stealing money from other passengers.
According to Pol Col Seksan Thiruangrit of the Tourist Police Bureau, Han, 54, and Wang, 46, were detained after Air Macau trip NX996 made its way to Suvarnabhumi airport on Thursday.
The flight issued an alert regarding thefts on the plane, and both men are thought to be involved in the murder.
A customer witnessed Mr. Wang stealing a plastic bag filled with Thai baht from another traveler, only identified as Trang, from the bandwidth bin, according to Pol Col Seksan. Additionally, another travellers observed Mr. Wang and Mr. Han leaving their seats to search for other people’s luggage.
When Mr. Wang and Mr. Han appeared dubious upon exiting the plane, where they discovered$ 30,000 in money belonging to Mr. Trang, police requested their arrest.
Ding, a second rider who is also from China, after reported losing 50, 000 baht on the flight. The two people discovered the cash in their hands.
They were accused of stealing from common property.
Air Macau aircraft NX996 leaves from Macau at 7:30 am local time and arrives in Suvarnabhumi at 9:30 am.
Some airlines have cautioned customers about potential thefts while flying and advised travelers to retain valuable items close at all times.