Online straw-licking activity could have serious consequences for a French student in Singapore. A 19-year-old boy will have to answer in court because he… Trinhalm originally from a drinks machine pulled through the mouth and then inserted back into the device had. He posted a video of it on his Instagram account, local broadcaster Channel News Asia (CNA) reported, citing judicial authorities.
The Frenchman is accused of damaging property and disturbing public order. He faces a conviction more than two years imprisonment or fine – or both. According to media reports, the defense wants to apply for a suspended sentence.
According to the indictment, the incident occurred in March at a juice vending machine at the Goldhill Center shopping center. The machine operator then had to replace all 500 drinking straws. According to court documents, the damage caused amounted to five Singapore dollars (about 3.30 euros).
Will the student lose his residence permit?
The trial was actually supposed to continue in the morning (local time) with an admission of guilt in court. Instead, the hearing was adjourned. Reason: The prosecutor’s office explained that the student should first check with immigration authorities to determine whether the student’s residence permit will be revoked if convicted. This could have affected the verdict.
The Frenchman has a student passport and is studying at ESSEC Business School in Singapore. According to the information, a well-known university also initiated the investigation.
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A rich city-state for him strict laws and their consistent compliance known. High standards of cleanliness and strict rules in public places have been a hallmark of Singapore for decades. To this day travelers talk about it The import of chewing gum into Singapore is strictly prohibited.. This is to prevent vandalism and pollution of sidewalks and other public places. (dpa)