Man caught for improper mask use jailed 4 weeks for attempting to bribe police

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Man, caught for improper mask use, sentenced to four weeks' jail for attempting to bribe police

SINGAPORE - A 28-year-old man was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment on Friday for attempting to bribe a police officer to avoid Covid-19 enforcement action.

The Chinese national was spotted on May 7 by a patrol team from the Public Transport Security Command with his mask down near the smoking corner of Boon Lay MRT station.He complied, but was spotted soon after by the same patrol team with his mask pulled down to expose his nose. During the interview, Chen showed the money in his wallet to police officer Chan Hui Shi and offered $50 to be let go.

 

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Deport this man, already. He’s no good for the country. His action is not compatible with the values that resulted in Singapore’s progress. Keep him here and Singapore will regress.

Some culture get used to bribe here and there but don't work in Singapore. 😜

Is that a mouse cursor below his eye?

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