Former S’porean Cabin Crew Admits to Misappropriating RM126k from In-Flight Food & Drink Sales

Luqman Hakim Shahfawi, 31, who held the role of complex leader during the offences, admitted to one count of criminal breach of trust involving more than SGD22,000 (~RM69,368). A second charge, linked to the remaining sum of nearly SGD18,000 (~RM56,756) will be taken into consideration at sentencing.

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Scoot confirmed that Luqman is no longer employed by the airline. In response to queries, a spokesperson said, “We regret that we are unable to comment on specific HR matters concerning current or former staff, or on legal proceedings.”

Started after he misplaced cash bags

Court documents revealed that the offences began after Luqman misplaced two cash bags containing proceeds from onboard sales. Fearing repercussions, he chose not to report the loss and instead continued pocketing cash from subsequent flights when no one questioned him.

Between July 2023 and March 2024, he misappropriated nearly SGD18,000 (~RM56,756) across 156 flights. From April 2024 to March 2025, he committed similar acts on 210 occasions, amounting to more than SGD22,000 (~RM69,368). Investigations showed he used the money to settle debts with unlicensed moneylenders.

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Luqman eventually confessed, prompting Scoot to alert police on 20 March, 2025. He was arrested the following day. His sentencing and mitigation hearing is scheduled for 3 February.