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Indian Man Charged with Sexual Assault on Flight to Australia

4/17/2026

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Sudhir Kumar Chahuan, a 52-year-old Indian man, was charged in Australia for allegedly sexually assaulting a female passenger on a Scoot flight from Singapore to Perth on April 13, 2026.
The woman reported the incident to airline staff, who relocated her and monitored Chahuan until landing.
Upon arrival at Perth Airport, the Australian Federal Police escorted Chahuan off the aircraft for questioning.
He faces one count of sexual intercourse without consent, with a maximum penalty of 12 years, and three counts of indecency without consent, each carrying a maximum of seven years.
The Australian Federal Police and Western Australia Police are investigating the incident.

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Sudhir Kumar Chahuan, a 52-year-old Indian man, was charged in Australia for allegedly sexually assaulting a female passenger on a Scoot flight from Singapore to Perth on April 13, 2026.
The woman reported the incident to airline staff, who relocated her and monitored Chahuan until landing.
Upon arrival at Perth Airport, the Australian Federal Police escorted Chahuan off the aircraft for questioning.
He faces one count of sexual intercourse without consent, with a maximum penalty of 12 years, and three counts of indecency without consent, each carrying a maximum of seven years.
The Australian Federal Police and Western Australia Police are investigating the incident.