Announcement and status
A woman aged 33 and man aged 36 were due to be charged on 27 May 2025 under the Public Order Act and EFMA. The release was published on 26 May and reports allegations rather than convictions.
Case details and examples
The woman allegedly sent 15 employees to two construction sites on 24 October 2024 to hold placards demanding payment owed to her company. Six workers went to Jalan Satu and nine to Tengah Garden Walk; the man allegedly ensured compliance at the second site. Police took no further action against the workers after finding they acted on employer instructions without intending to break the law.
Official advisory and follow-up
The release lists a possible S$5,000 fine for organising without a permit and up to 12 months’ imprisonment, S$10,000 fine or both for the cited work-pass-condition abetment offence. Employer instructions do not replace required permits.
Official source
This report is independently written from the MOM release dated above. Case status, policy announcements and historical figures refer to that release.
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