Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Indian Women Jailed, Fined for Airport Theft in Singapore
Two women from India were caught stealing at Singapore's Changi Airport.
One, Goenka Simran, stole a purse and perfume and was sentenced to eight days in jail.
The other, Garg Prasha, took a haversack bag and was fined SGD 700.
Simran was waiting for a flight to Bali, and Prasha had just arrived in Singapore when the thefts happened.
Authorities recovered Prasha's stolen bag.
The judge said that Prasha was caught soon after arriving in Singapore.
Stealing can result in jail time or a fine.
Goenka Simran was sentenced to eight days in jail for theft.
Simran stole a purse from Furla and perfume from a cosmetics store.
Garg Prasha was fined SGD 700 for stealing a haversack from Charles & Keith.
The thefts occurred at Singapore's Changi Airport during transit.
Garg was caught shortly after taking the bag, which was recovered.
- Who
- Goenka Simran and Garg Prasha.
- What
- Two Indian women were caught stealing items from shops at Singapore's Changi Airport.
- When
- Goenka was sentenced on Monday; the thefts happened earlier in the month.
- Where
- Singapore's Changi Airport.
- Why
- The articles do not explicitly state why the women stole.
Defense
Prosecution & Court
Verdict
Defense
There is no defense information provided.
Prosecution & Court
The court found the women guilty based on the evidence of theft.
- Goenka Simran's Sentence
- 8 days in jail
- Prasha Garg's Penalty
- SGD 700 fine
- Goenka's Stolen Items
- Purse (SGD 300+), Perfume (SGD 200+)
- Prasha's Stolen Item
- Haversack bag (SGD 80+)
- Location of Thefts
- Changi Airport, Terminals 2 & 3
