Thread: Hong Kong-bound passenger loses over $250,000 in cash, valuables in mid-flight theft

A PASSENGER on a Hong Kong-bound flight lost over US$250,000 (HK$2 million) in foreign currency and luxury watches in an alleged act of mid-air thievery. The cash and valuables were said to be pilfered from his carry-on luggage stored in an overhead compartment.

The whopping amount in losses easily puts this high-altitude theft among the costliest in recent years. Hong Kong had already been experiencing a rise in theft cases on flights to the city.

“Initial investigation showed US$200,000 and two luxury watches – a Rolex and a Patek Philippe – were stolen from....

https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/...-flight-theft/

I see, is there proof he had that amount of money with him $250.000, I didnt think you could take that amount out of a country, not an insurance scam ?

He was a turkish watch dealer who flew economy from istanbul on emirates.

Wonder why he was in economy, wonder why he didnt securely lock his carry on bag, and wonder how anyone with that kind of wealth in ones luggage could take their eyes off it for even one second during the flight.

I think he a liar.

Wasn't his money - HK is all about laundering cash after all....just a messenger boy who will now have his balls cut off by who ever did own it?

TD CSI has solved this one in record time.

Arrest sure to follow.

Maybe airlines needs to start providing locks on the overhead bins.

Maybe passengers need to show less stupidity.

Maybe people with 200k in a bag should be a bit more careful?

Lot of maybes...

Is it too early to blame it on Russia or China?

Crooked security xray person tips off a crooked cabin crew member. Easy peezy.

$250,000 in watches but flying coach. I can't believe that, if so you sure as hell would keep it in a small bag close bye. no?

Originally Posted by pseudolus

Is it too early to blame it on Russia or China?

Don't for get Trump.

Funny report, its now down to $26,000 on Cnn.

Man loses $26,000 from carry-on on flight - CNN.com

26000 baht next

At this rate the thief might as well return the loot, yes.