Manila money munch: Airport officer’s theft cover-up caught on camera (video)

A security camera at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines, captured the moment when an airport security officer tried to destroy evidence of a theft she committed – by swallowing the stolen money.

The Chinese victim, identified as Cai, told local media that the theft occurred at around 8am on September 8 while he was going through a baggage check. He noticed a female security officer checking his baggage was acting suspiciously.

According to Cai, the officer was holding something tightly in her left hand before putting it into her trouser pocket. Concerned, Cai immediately checked his bag and found his fears realised, three US$100 bills, about 10,850 baht, had disappeared from his bag.

Cai said he rushed to the head of the security team and told him that the officer might have stolen his money. The accused officer insisted…