Indonesian Man Jailed for Exposing Himself on Singapore Airlines Flight

 

A 23-year-old Indonesian man, Brilliant Angjaya, was sentenced to three weeks in jail on March 24, 2025, for exposing his genitals to a Singapore Airlines cabin crew member while onboard a flight from China to Singapore earlier this year.

The incident occurred on January 23, 2025, when Angjaya, who was seated in business class, consumed two glasses of champagne and became intoxicated before falling asleep. Upon waking up, he went to the lavatory and, according to court documents, developed a sudden urge to record himself exposing his genitals to someone and capturing their reaction on video.

At around 4:45 a.m., he returned to his seat and placed his phone in recording mode with the back camera facing the walkway. He then unzipped his jeans, leaving his genitals exposed under a blanket. Moments later, a female flight attendant approached him to serve his in-flight meal.

Shocked at seeing Angjaya’s exposed genitals, the cabin crew member quickly looked away, placed the meal tray on his table, and left the scene. She also noticed that a mobile phone appeared to be pointed at her. Disturbed by the encounter, she reported the matter to her supervisor.

When confronted, Angjaya initially denied any wrongdoing. However, upon checking his phone, videos of the incident were found. He was subsequently arrested upon arrival at Changi Airport.

During the court hearing, Deputy Public Prosecutor Ng Jun Kai sought a jail term of four to six weeks, citing aggravating factors such as the incident occurring onboard an aircraft and the fact that the victim was a public transport worker. He also highlighted that Angjaya had been intoxicated and had deliberately recorded the incident.

The defense, represented by lawyer Navin Shamugaraj Thevar, argued for a lighter sentence of two to three weeks. The lawyer stated that the act was “fleeting” and that Angjaya had not intended to seek sexual gratification. He further noted that the seating arrangement in business class limited exposure to other passengers.

In his ruling, District Judge Paul Quan acknowledged that while the offense was brief and posed minimal risk to other passengers, it was still a moderate-level crime due to its setting aboard an aircraft and its impact on the flight attendant. However, he also took into account Angjaya’s remorse, cooperation during investigations, and the apology letter he wrote to the victim.

In his letter, Angjaya expressed deep regret for his actions and claimed he was not in the right state of mind. He explained that he had been feeling emotionally troubled during the flight, as he was returning home from studying in China and was uncertain when he would see his friends again.

Under Singapore law, sexual exposure carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail, a fine, or both.