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British man to face charges over hidden camera on Japan-Singapore flight
A 52-year-old British man is due to face charges in Singapore on Thursday over an incident on a flight from Japan.
Police say he allegedly hid a camera in an aircraft toilet and activated its recording function remotely using a phone app.
A cabin crew member found the camera and alerted a colleague.
The man allegedly tried to retrieve it, then deleted the app and related photos from his phone to avoid detection.
He was detained when the flight landed at Changi Airport, and police seized his phone and the camera.
He faces one charge of voyeurism and one of obstructing justice; the stated maximum penalties are two years in jail for voyeurism and seven years for obstruction, with other penalties also possible.
The charges are due to be brought on Thursday, November 5.
A 52-year-old British man is due to face charges over an alleged hidden camera in a toilet on a flight from Japan to Singapore.
He will face one charge of voyeurism and one of obstructing the course of justice, police said.
Police were alerted to the case at about 5.35pm on October 7.
A cabin crew member found and removed the camera, then alerted a colleague.
The man was detained when the flight arrived at Changi Airport.
- Who
- A 52-year-old British man.
- What
- He will face charges of voyeurism and obstructing the course of justice over an allegedly hidden camera.
- When
- He is due to be charged on November 5. Police were alerted at about 5.35pm on October 7.
- Where
- On a flight from Japan to Singapore; the man was detained when it arrived at Changi Airport.
- Why
- He allegedly concealed a camera in a toilet and remotely activated its recording function.
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Police were alerted to the case at about 5.35pm.
The man was detained for investigations when the flight arrived at Changi Airport.
The man is due to face charges.
- Age
- 52
- Nationality
- British
- Route
- Japan to Singapore
- Police alert
- About 5.35pm on October 7
- Charges
- One count each of voyeurism and obstructing the course of justice
- Charge date
- November 5