Avast ye, ye scallywag! Singapore officials be chargin' this landlubber o' pilferin' over $23K from fellow shipmates aboard the vessel!
2023-12-20
Arr, them Singapore officials be pressin' charges against a scurvy dog who be pilferin' a grand total o' $23,260 from three landlubbers aboard a ship that set sail from Vietnam on the 16th o' December! Walk the plank, ye scoundrel!
In a hilarious turn of events, a man has been charged with stealing over $23,000 from passengers on a flight from Vietnam to Singapore. This 17th-century pirate wannabe, Zhang Xiuqiang, a 52-year-old Chinese national, managed to pull off this audacious heist on a Scoot airlines flight. The incident took place on December 16th, when Xiuqiang allegedly swiped a whopping $23,260 from three unsuspecting passengers. The theft was accomplished by pilfering over $20,948 from a black backpack, another $1,500 from an envelope in a gray bag, and an additional $500 from a backpack. Talk about a treasure trove!According to reports, Xiuqiang now faces three counts of theft and could be looking at spending the next three years behind bars. TSA officers, eat your heart out! Upon landing, the crafty pirate was promptly escorted off the plane, leaving the remaining passengers to disembark in peace. The airline has released a statement advising customers to keep their valuables safe and sound at all times. Wise words indeed.
It is worth noting that Scoot is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, so one would hope that their security measures would be a little more robust. Fox News Digital reached out to Scoot for comment but has yet to receive a response. Perhaps they are too busy searching for their lost treasure. In any case, this pirate escapade is certainly one for the history books. Who knew that 17th-century pirates were making a comeback, and on commercial flights no less! Stay vigilant, travelers, and keep your doubloons locked up tight.