Man charged over alleged indecent exposure on flight

A man was escorted off a domestic flight and charged after he allegedly indecently exposed himself to two female passengers.

A man will face court today for allegedly indecently exposing himself to two female passengers on a domestic flight.

The Fijian national was travelling on a Melbourne to Brisbane flight on June 1 when police allege he indecently exposed himself to two women seated in the same row as him during the flight.

The passengers, who did not know the man, reported the alleged behaviour to airline staff and were subsequently moved to different seats. Airline staff then monitored the man for the remainder of the flight.

A man will face court on July 18 for allegedly indecently exposing himself to two female passengers on a domestic flight from Melbourne to Brisbane. Picture: AFP

The Australian Federal Police were called to Brisbane Airport following a request for assistance and escorted the man from the plane when it landed.

The AFP spoke to the man and other passengers and crew.

Following the investigation they then charged the male passenger with one count of indecent exposure. The maximum penalty for this offence is 12 months’ imprisonment.

AFP Detective Superintendent Anthony Conway said there was no excuse for offensive behaviour in any situation, especially on a flight where passengers were confined in a limited space.

“Indecent conduct on a plane will not be tolerated, and the AFP will take action against individuals who engage in this kind of criminal behaviour,” Mr Conway said.

The man is due to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court today 18 July, 2025.