A man has been charged over an alleged indecent act on a flight to the Gold Coast.
The 41-year-old man is accused of placing his hand on the inner thigh of a female passenger on several occasions during the flight from Sydney on the evening of February 4, 2025.
It’s also alleged he stuck his hands in the woman’s food.
The man was arrested by Australian Federal Police officers once the flight landed on the Gold Coast.
He has been charged with one count of an act of indecency and is due to front Soouthport Magistrates Court on Monday.
The maximum penalty for the offence is seven years’ imprisonment.
AFP Detective Superintendent Scott Moller said all travellers had the right to feel safe during their journey and should not be subjected to criminal behaviour.
“When travelling through an airport and on a plane, people are bound by Australian law and, where there is evidence someone has committed a criminal offence, the AFP will take action,” Det Supt Moller said.
“This incident should serve as a reminder to the community that authorities will not tolerate indecent behaviour at our airports or on aircraft.”
