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Police hunt foreign national after RM60,000 disappears on KL-Penang flight
Authorities have launched a search for a foreign national following the disappearance of RM60,000 in cash from a passenger's backpack during a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. The theft allegedly occurred mid-flight, only discovered upon the passenger's arrival at their destination.
LSN Malaysia ·
Police are investigating the case of a missing RM60,000 after a passenger discovered the cash had vanished from their backpack aboard a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Penang. The passenger reported the theft to authorities upon landing in Penang on September 25, prompting officers to begin their inquiry into the incident.
According to reports, the money went undetected as missing while the passenger was airborne, suggesting the theft may have occurred during the flight itself. Investigators are focusing their efforts on identifying and locating a foreign national believed to be connected to the case.
The incident has raised concerns about security and valuables aboard domestic flights. Authorities have urged passengers to exercise caution when carrying large sums of cash and to store items securely during air travel. The investigation is ongoing as police work to recover the funds and bring those responsible to account.