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Answer & Explanation Solution: The Bangladeshi seaman is the thief. This is because the Japanese flag cannot be identified as upside down as it is the same both ways. Thus he is just trying to escape the situation.

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A Japanese ship was making its way through the Arabian Sea. The captain felt like taking a bath and thus went to the bathroom after removing his Rolex watch and gold bracelet. When he returned back from the bathroom, he found out that his valuables were missing.He suspected five of his crew members. He called them in and asked all of them what they were doing for the last 15 minutes. They replied as follows:parachuteThe French cook (with a butcher knife): I was in fridge room getting meat for cooking.The German Engineer (with some tools in hand): I was working on the generator engine.The Bangladeshi seaman (empty handed): I was on the mast correcting the flag which was upside down by mistake.The American Radio officer (with his headphones in hand): I was messaging to company that we will reach the port in the next two days that is Friday morning at 1100 hrs.The Indian navigation officer (empty handed): I was taking a nap before my night watch began.Upon hearing all of them, the captain found out who was the thief. How did he know that? Who is the thief?