British Airways Crew Member Arrested in Singapore Over Alleged Assault on Colleague

 

A British Airways crew member has reportedly been arrested in Singapore on allegations of sexually assaulting a fellow stewardess during a layover between flights.

According to Mail Online, the unnamed suspect was taken into custody after the alleged incident, which occurred following a night out.

In response to the situation, two female BA staff members have been flown back to the UK, while airline executives have traveled to Singapore to liaise with local authorities and provide support.

A source cited by The Sun stated, “Everyone is in shock. The accused steward has been with BA for years. This incident is now under Singapore’s jurisdiction, posing a major challenge for aviation officials.”

Under Singaporean law, individuals convicted of r@pe involving a victim over the age of 14 face up to 20 years in prison and may also be subject to fines or corporal punishment, including caning.

This incident follows recent controversies involving British Airways crew members. In 2023, former pilot Mike Beaton was dismissed after boasting about snorting cocaine off a topless woman during a layover. Despite the scandal, he was later reinstated as a pilot, sparking widespread debate.

British Airways has yet to release an official statement on the latest case.