Filipino passenger loses nearly $2,000 in mid-flight theft to Istanbul

• A Filipino passenger, Enrique Soriano, lost nearly $2,000 while asleep during a flight to Istanbul
• A flight attendant informed Soriano that someone had opened his bag mid-flight
• The suspect, who was seated just behind Soriano, was identified and some of the stolen cash was recovered
• Authorities found the money scattered across both economy and business class sections of the plane

A Filipino passenger became the victim of a mid-air theft while onboard a flight bound for Istanbul, according to a report by TV Patrol.

The passenger, identified as Enrique Soriano, said he lost nearly $2,000 in cash while he was asleep during the flight.

Soriano shared that a flight attendant woke him up to inform him that someone had allegedly opened his bag while he was sleeping. The suspect, it turned out, was seated just behind him.

He recounted that while he was sleeping, someone opened his bag. The flight attendant told him, and that’s when he realized his money was gone.

Following the incident, the flight crew quickly alerted the authorities. A prompt search was carried out, and some of the stolen cash was recovered from both the economy and business class sections of the plane.

Authorities have yet to disclose the identity of the suspect or whether formal charges have been filed.

It remains unclear how the suspect managed to move across different sections of the aircraft without being noticed.

The incident raised concerns about in-flight security, especially for passengers who may be carrying significant amounts of cash or valuables. Travelers are advised to remain vigilant and keep their personal belongings secured at all times during flights.

Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the suspect was working alone or part of a larger scheme targeting unsuspecting passengers mid-flight.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh