Singapore Airlines flight attendant arrested in Japan allegedly bit security guard
A Singapore Airlines employee has been arrested in Japan after allegedly biting a store security guard.
A flight attendant was arrested in Japan after allegedly shoplifting from a store and biting a security guard when she was confronted over the reported theft, local media reports.
Singapore Airlines confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday that one of the company’s employees was arrested in Japan.
Bai Peixuan, 33, was arrested on November 6 in Japan’s Narita, Chiba prefecture, after allegedly stealing six items from a shop in the city, Singaporean outlet The Straits Times reported.
A 51-year-old security guard confronted the woman over the alleged theft and tried to prevent her from leaving the shop but she responded by biting him on the arm, which left him with a minor injury, according to the outlet.
“He was holding my neck, so I bit him because I wanted him to let go,” she reportedly told authorities when asked why she bit the man.
The suspect denied trying to steal the items, telling police she intended to pay for them before the security guard intervened.
“I did not steal the items, but I intended to pay for them later,” the woman told police, The Straits Times reported.
Japan’s NTV News reported the alleged stolen items included bath towels and tote bags totalling just over $US60 (about $90).
Singapore Airlines is well-known for being one of the best international airlines in the business.
The airline was named the world’s best airline in Skytrax’s 2023 World Airline Awards dubbed “the Oscars of the aviation industry”.
It was the fifth time Singapore Airlines took the top spot in the 23-year history of the awards.
The airline confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday that one of the company’s employees was arrested in Japan.
“As this matter is under investigation, we are unable to provide further comments,” the airline added.
Japanese laws allow local police departments to detain people suspected of committing a crime for up to 23 days, The Straits Times reported.
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