Beware of thieves on airplanes! There are now gangs targeting passengers’ belongings onboard. This has become a grave issue. Recently, a passenger captured footage of a suspected theft on a flight from Hong Kong to Incheon. Most of the time, the theft is carried out by a group of passengers in an organized chain during the overnight flight when passengers fall asleep. Items targeted include expensive watches, diamonds, and, of course, cash. In the video, I share how this ring of gangs operates. It is much more sophisticated than most would have thought. The extensive network involves multiple parties from luxury goods sales to airport staff and cleaners! I also shared my experience of losing a wallet onboard, what airlines will do about the increasing level of crime, and how to prevent theft onboard. Flying should be relaxing, not stressful. It is not a shameful thing to be a victim. Please speak up when you see something strange onboard.
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Sam Chui
