SINGAPORE: A driver at Woodlands Checkpoint was charged on Saturday ( 17 August ) after allegedly posting videos and photos of an immigration officer online.
Wong Jeo Wah, a 37-year-old Singaporean, was charged with taking photos and videos without authorization at a Woodlands Checkpoint exit street shop on August 12th, according to the Infrastructure Protection Act.
Without the proper permission from the government, it is illegal to do so within the checkpoint’s protected area.  ,
A day after the incident, photos and videos of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority ( ICA ) officer, along with his name, were posted to the Facebook group Complaint Singapore.  ,
In the article, which is no more visible, the alleged driver made bad comments about the trade, alleging the officer was harsh.
In a Facebook post on August 15, ICA claimed that investigations showed the drivers had made “uncalled for remarks” when an immigration officer had given him instructions to replace a shade from the appropriate passenger window during recruitment clearance.
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 the ICA. He even consented to have them deleted.
Nevertheless, they were uploaded online and ICA referred the case to the authorities.
Wong’s wife may get his bailor because she is a witness for the prosecution, according to the prosecution, adding that she is not eligible to testify for him on Saturday. She also added that she is not eligible to testify for him on the basis that she is a witness for the prosecution.
Wong, who was offered loan of S$ 10, 000, said he would ask his wife to get another trustee. Next month, he’ll be back in court.
If convicted, Wong may remain jailed up to two years, fined up to S$ 20, 000, or both.