Changi Airport: Boarding Pass Misuse on the Rise
On Sunday, August 25, a 27‑year‑old man got hauled in by the Singapore Police Force after a guilty look over his boarding pass. He was spotted sneaking into the transit zone at Changi Airport to stand by his wife while she was on her way out of the country, turning his trip into a cheap vacation instead of a real flight.
Crime Watch: How many’s been snapped up?
- Since January this year: 33 people have been nabbed for the same trick.
- March: 42‑year‑old Macau lady charged because she tried to turn the transit area into a GST‑refund shop.
- January 2018:
- 20‑year‑old hit the space to meet a South Korean pop‑group.
- 23‑year‑old went shop‑hopping in the serious government‑protected zone.
What’s at stake?
The transit area is called a protected place—you’re supposed to be there only if you’re actually heading to the outside world. If someone fakes a trip just to mingle with shoppers or konw the tax‑refund game, it’s treated as an offence under Singapore’s Infrastructure Protection Act.
Offenders face:
- Up to a $20,000 fine.
- Up to two years in jail.
- Both punishment options together.
When the law meets the gatekeepers
Police are warning folks: if you’re trying to hop into the transit zone, use your boarding pass for the right reason—actually traveling. The “trickster” style can land you in court. So next time you’re at Changi, make sure you’re not just popping in there for a snack or a photo‑op.
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