Overview

• The woman alerted cabin crew during the September 22 flight, reporting she was touched while asleep.
• Staff moved her to another seat and contacted the Australian Federal Police, who arrested the accused on arrival in Melbourne.
• At Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court, Botros appeared via video link as prosecutors prepared a brief, with the matter adjourned to November 20.
• His bail was continued after his lawyer sought, then withdrew, a bid to restrict media coverage of the case.
• The AFP reiterated a zero-tolerance approach to alleged crimes on aircraft, noting the offence carries a potential seven-year sentence.