Overview
- A Singapore court sentenced 35‑year‑old Akash Tiwari to six months in jail after he pleaded guilty to molesting a flight attendant and to causing distress by threatening behaviour.
- The offences occurred on Feb. 9 on a Singapore Airlines flight from Bangkok when Tiwari first brushed the crew member’s upper thigh and later nudged her with his elbow while she was collecting trays.
- The victim told senior cabin crew and was moved away, but Tiwari followed her into the galley, stood very close and cornered her, leaving her in tears and with shaking hands as some passengers watched.
- The captain reported the incident to Changi Airport authorities, a police report was filed on arrival and Tiwari was arrested, with prosecutors noting the conduct was aggravated by his friends’ laughter and encouragement.
- At sentencing on Monday, the court ordered about S$1,270.95 in compensation and ruled that Tiwari would face an extra five days’ jail if he does not pay, a decision that underlines how onboard reporting can feed into criminal accountability and victim relief.