Police arrest 29-year-old Georgian citizen on Barcelona-Modlin flight for committing sexual offense against minor

According to Polish media, police arrested a 29-year-old Georgian citizen on a flight from Barcelona to Modlin; he is accused of committing a sexual offense against a minor passenger.

Reports indicate that the court has ordered the detainee to be held in custody for three months as a preventive measure.

The incident occurred on October 30, aboard a plane traveling from Barcelona to Warsaw-Modlin Airport.

According to media reports, crew members informed the police that one of the passengers had engaged in sexual misconduct toward the person sitting next to him. As soon as the aircraft landed in Modlin, border guards and police officers boarded the plane and removed the perpetrator.

Law enforcement authorities stated that the victim is a 16-year-old Polish minor who was traveling with family. The detained individual does not admit guilt. If convicted, he faces up to 8 years in prison.