"Stowaway" Traveled by Plane from Vienna-Schwechat to China

Upon arrival, the "stowaway" was handed over to the authorities. Following his transfer back to Austria, there were reports, but a fraud case was dismissed. The airport and police emphasized that security was always ensured.

Plane from Vienna-Schwechat to China Had "Stowaway" on Board

According to the authorities, the incident dates back to February 5. "The person was verifiably correctly security-checked and examined for dangerous or prohibited items," stated Vienna Airport in a transmitted statement. Subsequently, the accused - according to "Krone", a 27-year-old Afghan national - is believed to have sneaked past border control and the boarding process behind other travelers and ultimately boarded the aircraft.

After landing in Shenzhen, the man was handed over to the authorities in China and subsequently returned to Austria. Officers from the Schwechat City Police Command questioned him, resulting in reports to the Korneuburg Public Prosecutor's Office and the responsible district administrative authority. The violation of the Border Control Act under the Administrative Penal Act and the suspicion of fraud were considered, it was stated on Tuesday upon request from the Lower Austria State Police Directorate. "There was no criminal offense," confirmed a spokesperson for the public prosecutor's office a "Krone" report. The proceedings have since been dismissed. The offense of fraud was not fulfilled because it requires deception, and this was not present.

"The Schwechat City Police Command evaluated the incident together with the responsible parties at Vienna-Schwechat Airport to optimize security standards," stated the authorities. "The investigative steps and measures regarding the passenger's departure were meticulously recorded and documented by the Schwechat City Police Command through video material review."

(APA/Red)

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