Airport Theft: Two Arrested After In-Flight Crime at Changi

Singapore Police Arrest Two Men for In-Flight Theft at Changi Airport Two Chinese nationals were arrested at Singapore's Changi Airport on Thursday, June 5, 2025, following an in-flight theft reported by an off-duty police officer. The suspects, identified as Liu Xitang, 35, and Wang Wei, 40, allegedly stole S$169 (US$131) and two debit cards from a victim during a flight from Kuala Lumpur. "The duo were taken back to the scene of the crime at Changi Airport's Terminal 1 arrival hall," a police spokesperson stated. Video footage shows the men being escorted by officers through the terminal, starting at Gate D48. One suspect was in a wheelchair. The off-duty officer, whose identity has not been released, reported observing the suspects rummaging through an overhead compartment before taking the items. Liu and Wang were arrested the same day, after the police were alerted to the incident. If convicted, the men face up to three years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. The incident highlights the vigilance of both on- and off-duty law enforcement in maintaining security at Singapore's airports.