A Katherine man is expected to faces Darwin Magistrates Court on 10 September, 2024 charged with allegedly committing an act of indecency on board a domestic flight.
The AFP alleged that the man, 39 yo, committed an act of indecency on a female passenger during a flight from Brisbane to Darwin on Monday 9 September, 2024.
The passenger alerted airline staff to the incident, who then notified the AFP.
AFP officers interviewed passengers and airline staff when the aircraft arrived at Darwin International Airport.
AFP Superintendent Greg Davis said all travellers had a right to feel safe and the AFP had zero tolerance for any form inappropriate and offensive behaviour, including on board an aircraft.
“When travelling through the airport and when on a plane, people are bound by Australian law and where there is evidence that someone has committed a criminal offence, the AFP will take action,” Det. Supt Davis said.
The man was then arrested and charged with two counts of an act of indecency, contrary to section 59(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 (ACT), by virtue of section 15 (1) of the Crimes (Aviation) Act 1991 (Cth).
This offence carries a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment.
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