Crime Horrified Crew Detain Rapist Mid-Flight After Teen's Report

[CharlieH]

 

Cabin crew sprang into action when a 15-year-old girl revealed she had been sexually assaulted during a flight from Mumbai to Switzerland.

 

The teenager reported the horrifying incident involving an Indian businessman, who had initially engaged in brief conversation before she fell asleep. Despite the girl being accompanied by a parent, the man molested her and performed indecent acts on himself.

 

Upon hearing her distress, a Swiss Airlines crew member swiftly relocated the girl and provided care. "A cabin crew member then continuously observed him," stated airline spokeswoman Exer-Kuhn.

Police arrested the businessman upon landing at Zurich Airport, where he was later convicted of rape and sexual acts with a child.

 

According to the Zurich Public Prosecutor's Office for Serious Violent Crime, the assault began with the man repeatedly touching the girl and putting his arm around her. Despite being in shock, she endured the attack until he stopped.

The brave teenager notified the crew, leading to the man's prompt arrest after the flight. In court, he confessed to the attack, admitting awareness of her non-consent and young age.

 

This case follows Switzerland's recent legal amendment, adopting "no means no" to define consent. The law now considers rape to include acts of physical penetration beyond mere forced intercourse.

 

The young victim's state of shock served as a clear signal of non-consent, resulting in the man's conviction. Although given a suspended sentence of one and a half years, he avoided jail time due to pre-trial custody.

 

Describing the sentence as lenient, the judge imposed a five-year ban on entering Switzerland and prohibited him from activities involving minors. He also faces costs of approximately THB 366,000, with a confiscated sum covering the expenses.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Daily Mail 2025-08-21

 

 

 

[BritManToo]

"The young victim's state of shock served as a clear signal of non-consent, resulting in the man's conviction. Although given a suspended sentence of one and a half years, he avoided jail time due to pre-trial custody."

 

So he got away with it, despite admitting to a serious crime on an under age girl.

[TimBKK]

Sadly, not a surprise given the flight originated in Mumbai.  And Switzerland, a bit lenient no?