Beijing: A Turkish businessman who flew into Hong Kong from Dubai has lost USD 257,730 in cash and other valuables in an  in-flight theft, police said. Turkish watch merchant Mustasa Saci, 39, was flying aboard an Emirates flight from Dubai to Hong Kong when the money and valuables were stolen from his carry-on luggage stowed in an overhead compartment. Hong Kong police said the passenger alerted  Emirates airline staff early on Monday, who then called the authorities.

It was understood Saci was seated in economy class and came to Hong Kong for business. Police said the man had lost two watches, a Rolex  and a Patek Philippe, and foreign currency.