Pakistani man arrested for describing suitcase as a bomb in NYC

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PA Pakistani man form South Africa was detained for describing his suitcase as a ‘bomb’ at the Sheraton hotel in Brooklyn, New York.

Jhanzaib Malik, 24, who came to New York City to experience his ‘dream vacation’ was arrested after he allegedly said, ‘there’s a bomb in there,’ while pointing to his bag.

Authorities allege he made a threat because he became frustrated with the check-in process at the hotel.

The New York Daily News reports that Malik, 24, is currently on Rikers Island on $100,000 bail.

Malik’s lawyer Roger Asmar claims that the hotel misunderstood Malik who was trying to flirt with the employee checking bags.