Russian citizen detained in Vietnam on suspicion of luggage theft at the airport

Russian citizen detained in Vietnam on suspicion of luggage theft at the airport

Published: 23/05/2026 · Occurred: 2026-05-23T11:03:38+00:00

A Russian citizen, a resident of Khabarovsk, has been detained at a Vietnamese airport on suspicion of stealing other people's luggage. According to the police, the man arrived in the country without his own luggage, waited for baggage claim, and took branded bags he liked from the conveyor belt. Among the stolen property were jewelry, money, clothing, and expensive electronics. Law enforcement agencies identified the suspect after receiving complaints from tourists from Australia and Taiwan. The detention occurred during the Russian man's next arrival. The man admitted his guilt and reported committing several similar thefts. He now faces imprisonment, subsequent deportation, and a ban on entering Vietnam. For readers: Always carefully monitor your luggage on the baggage claim belt at the airport and make sure you pick up your own suitcase.

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