Driver accused of taking photos, videos at Woodlands Checkpoint to plead guilty, unaware it was ‘so serious’

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A driver who is accused of photographing and recording an immigration officer at Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore claimed he intends to plead guilty and that the crime was” but serious” &nbsp,

More than a week after being first indicted under the Infrastructure Protection Act, Wong Jeo Wah, 37, was charged again on Monday ( Aug 26 ).

At Woodlands Checkpoint withdrawal lane’s shop at around 12.30pm on August 12, the Singaporean is accused of taking photos and videos without authorization. &nbsp,

Without the proper permission from the government, it is illegal to take photos and videos within convoy grounds, which are considered to be protected areas. &nbsp,

At Monday’s reading, the trial applied for four days ‘ injunction to full studies and for a deputy public attorney’s information to be obtained, with a chance for further charges to be tendered. &nbsp,

A criminal modern screening of Wong’s phone will be a part of the investigations. &nbsp,

According to court records, Wong, who appeared&nbsp, without a lawyer, told District Judge Lorraine Ho: “( I ) did not realise that the offence was so serious that I was in remand” .&nbsp,

He claimed that he would not get retaining a attorney and that he intended to plead guilty. &nbsp,

Wong’s event will return to court on Sep 23. He is on bail of S$ 10, 000 ( US$ 7, 686 ).

A day after the incident at Woodlands Checkpoint, photos and videos of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority ( ICA ) officer, along with his name, were uploaded to Facebook group Complaint Singapore. The official was allegedly harsh, according to the article. &nbsp,

The pilot made “uncalled for remarks” when the agent told him to remove a shade from the appropriate traveler window during immigration clearance, according to ICA in a Facebook post on August 15.

After admitting to taking photos and videos on station property, the driver was directed to the work company and given a strict alert, according to ICA. He had agreed to have them deleted.

But, they were uploaded online and ICA referred the case to the authorities.

If convicted, Wong may remain jailed up to two years, fined up to S$ 20, 000, or both.