Aerospace

Fake astronaut scams woman for US$30,000 ‘landing fee’ to return to Earth

Police claim that an international romance scam resulted in the theft of thousands of dollars from a Japanese woman.

Police claim that an international romance scam resulted in the theft of thousands of dollars from a Japanese woman. According to a news release from the Shiga Prefectural Police’s Higashi-Omi Police Station from October 7th, the 65-year-old woman in Higashiomi City contacted a man online who claimed to be a Russian astronaut operating on the International Space Station.

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As reported by the outlet, which cited police, the “astronaut” declared his love for the woman and asked her to marry him. When he got back to Earth, he told her they might get married, according to TV Asahi. The scam artist posing as an astronaut requested money from the victim to pay for “landing fees” and rocket costs in order to return to Earth.

Between August and September, the woman sent him five payments totaling roughly $30,000 (4.4 million yen), according to the Yomiuri Shimbun. The Scam artist persisted in demanding money though, so the woman called the police.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.