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Don't mention the b**b
16 November 2006
A man from Australia has been hit with a hefty fine after mentioning a four-letter word during a flight.
Riccardo Paulin was on a flight from Singapore to Indonesia and had been searching for the overhead locker in which to put his bag, reports the New Strait Times.
However, the 65-year-old retiree thought he would crack a joke as he asked the flight attendant for help and said: "Where do you keep the bomb?"
Mr Paulin was arrested and charged under United Nations anti-terrorism regulations and was forced to appear in a Singapore court.
The maximum punishment for the offence is a S$100,000 fine, five years in jail, or both.
During the case, Mr Paulin apologised for his actions and assured judges that his remark was merely a joke which had backfired.
He was ordered to pay a fine of S$10,000 and has been allowed to return home.
© Adfero Ltd
Riccardo Paulin was on a flight from Singapore to Indonesia and had been searching for the overhead locker in which to put his bag, reports the New Strait Times.
However, the 65-year-old retiree thought he would crack a joke as he asked the flight attendant for help and said: "Where do you keep the bomb?"
Mr Paulin was arrested and charged under United Nations anti-terrorism regulations and was forced to appear in a Singapore court.
The maximum punishment for the offence is a S$100,000 fine, five years in jail, or both.
During the case, Mr Paulin apologised for his actions and assured judges that his remark was merely a joke which had backfired.
He was ordered to pay a fine of S$10,000 and has been allowed to return home.
© Adfero Ltd
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