Teen who licked iJooz straw: Case adjourned as ICA reviews student pass status
A 19-year-old French student in Singapore is facing legal proceedings after filming himself licking a straw from a vending machine. The court has adjourned the case to allow the prosecution to determine if a conviction would result in the cancellation of the student's pass.
Why it matters
The case highlights the strict enforcement of public conduct laws in Singapore and the potential immigration consequences for foreign students who commit offenses.
French national Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien had initially been scheduled to plead guilty on July 13.
Listen SINGAPORE – The prosecution has sought an adjournment in the case of the teenager who filmed himself allegedly licking a straw from an iJooz orange juice vending machine .
State Prosecuting Officer Sukhdev Kaur told the court on July 13 that the prosecution was checking with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on whether French national Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien’s student pass would be cancelled if he is convicted, adding that this may affect sentencing.
According to ICA, student pass holders are required to maintain at least 90 per cent overall attendance at their approved educational institution and remain crime-free. Those convicted of crimes risk having their student passes cancelled.
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