Drunk Passenger Threatens to Kill Scoot Flight Attendant, Faces Multiple Charges

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Siti Hajar
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A 42-year-old Indian national, Kolathu James Leo, was charged on 1 Apr 2025 with multiple offences following his disruptive behavior aboard a Singapore-bound Scoot flight from Sydney, Australia.

Flight Disruption and Threats Against Cabin Crew

The incident occurred on 27 Feb when Kolathu, allegedly intoxicated, began shouting and behaving aggressively on the flight.

Between 11.59am and 12.10pm, he reportedly attempted to detach a seat pocket and repeatedly hit the seat in front of him, disturbing other passengers.

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When cabin crew tried to calm him down, Kolathu allegedly grabbed a male flight attendant’s right wrist between 12.35pm and 12.40pm.

The situation escalated further when he threatened to kill the crew member around 5pm.

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) stated that police were alerted to the disturbance at 6.55am. According to reports, Kolathu also grabbed a fellow passenger seated beside him during the incident.

Legal Consequences and Upcoming Court Proceedings

The flight crew warned Kolathu that the aircraft would return to Australia if his disruptive behavior continued. Only then did he become compliant, after which he was placed under restraints for the remainder of the journey.

Upon arrival at Changi Airport, officers from the Airport Police Division immediately arrested him.

Kolathu faces three charges: criminal intimidation, using criminal force on a flight attendant, and being intoxicated on board the plane, jeopardising good order and discipline.

He is expected to plead guilty on 22 Apr.

If convicted of threatening to kill another person, he can be jailed for up to 10 years and fined.

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For using criminal force on the crew member, he faces up to three months in jail and a fine up to $1,500.

The charge of being intoxicated on board a flight and jeopardising good order carries a potential jail term of up to a year and a fine up to $20,000.

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