Indian National Jailed for Molesting Air Stewardess on Singapore Airlines Flight
Quick Look
- Akash Tiwari, an Indian national, was sentenced to six months in jail and ordered to pay S$1,270 in compensation for molesting a Singapore Airlines air stewardess and causing distress with threatening behavior on a flight.
- The incident occurred when Tiwari followed the victim into the galley after she reported his initial molestation to her supervisor.
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Why It Matters
A passenger on a Singapore Airlines flight engaged in molestation and threatening behavior towards an air stewardess. The incident led to his arrest and subsequent sentencing.
A passenger on a Singapore Airlines flight molested an air stewardess, with his friends laughing in response.
When the woman went to report the incident to her supervisor, the culprit followed her into the galley, stood extremely close to her and cornered her.
The flight captain reported the incident and a police report was lodged, leading to the man’s arrest when he arrived at Changi Airport.
Akash Tiwari, a 35-year-old Indian national, was sentenced to six months’ jail on Monday. He was also ordered to pay the victim about S$1,270 (US$982.25) in compensation.
He pleaded guilty to one count of molestation and one count of causing distress by his threatening behaviour.
Open Questions
- What was the reaction of the friends who were laughing?
- What specific actions constituted the 'threatening behavior'?
- Was the victim injured?
