Indian man arrested for stealing Rs 3.5 lakh worth of makeup, bags from Singapore Airport
According to a press release issued by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on July 23, the man is believed to have targeted a total of 14 retail outlets, stealing items such as bags, perfumes, and cosmetics before leaving the country.
The incident came to light on May 29 after a retail supervisor at one of the shops in Jewel Changi Airport noticed a bag missing while checking the stock. The police were notified at approximately 4.28 pm that day.
The report also said that upon reviewing CCTV footage, authorities spotted the suspect taking the item and exiting the shop without making any payment. 'The complainant said that a bag had gone missing from inside the shop located at Jewel Changi Airport,' the police stated. Authorities identified the man, but by then, he had already left Singapore.
However, his return to the country on June 1 allowed authorities to take action. Officers from the Airport Police Division nabbed him during transit and searched his luggage. Several items believed to have been stolen were recovered, the report added.
Further investigations revealed that the accused had stolen items from 13 other stores within the airport complex, amounting to thousands of dollars in losses. The report also stated that the man is set to be formally charged in court on July 25 with theft and fraudulent possession of property. If convicted, he could face up to seven years in prison, a fine, or both.
Recently, the US Embassy in India issued a warning to visa holders and applicants, following the incident where an Indian woman was caught shoplifting items worth approximately Rs 1.1 lakh at a Target store in Illinois.
According to reports, the woman was on vacation in the US. She was seen pleading with police officers to let her go, saying she would pay for the items.
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