Singaporean, 35-year-old Andie Tan Kok Yong, might face jail after pleading guilty to sending false message that stirred alarm. Thursday,Tan admitted to breaking Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act by posting edited image of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) on fire on Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong's official Facebook page .
September 2025, Tan found doctored photo showing MBS ablaze. Knowing it was fake,he saved it and shared it with bizarre message about a “bomb” and fictional “$1,500 billion.” His post had cryptic comment about management approval,adding to confusion over his motives.
Besides false message charge,Tan also faces obstruction of justice. Authorities say he did factory reset on his phone,which will factor into his sentencing. Raises questions about spreading false info, especially when public figures,national landmarks involved. Sentencing still pending as court considers seriousness of charges against Tan…
