A Delta Air Lines co-pilot, Rustom Bhagwagar, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) minutes after his flight touched down on Sunday. The Indian-origin pilot, 34, was taken into custody at approximately 7:05 AM IST. The arrest was in connection to sexual assault charges. According to reports, the arrest took place as soon as the plane parked at the gate. Agents from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department and Homeland Security Investigations swiftly moved in to apprehend Bhagwagar. Delta Flight 2809, which originated in Minneapolis, was involved. Bhagwagar’s co-pilot was unaware of the situation. The arrest warrant was issued following an investigation into sex crimes against a child, dating back to April 2025. Bhagwagar faces five counts of child sexual abuse and is currently detained at Martinez Detention Facility with a $5 million bail.
Co-pilot Rustom Bhagwagar Arrested at SFO on Sexual Assault Charges
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