Singaporean Deported From Malaysia, To Face Charge For Insulting Muslims
Singapore police say the man was arrested on arrival after being deported from Malaysia with the assistance of Malaysian police.
A Singaporean man was deported from Malaysia today with the assistance of Malaysian police and arrested upon his arrival in Singapore, where he is to face a charge of insulting Muslims, The Straits Times reported.
Singapore police said they received a report on March 1 but found that the man had left the country before it was lodged.
If convicted, he faces up to five years in jail, a fine, or both.
Police also said the man is assisting them in a separate investigation into a video showing a person stepping on a Quran.
According to The Straits Times, the man arrested is believed to be the same individual seen in the video, which police said was filmed on a public bus in Singapore.
On March 7, police issued five orders to Meta, which operates major social media platforms, requiring it to disable access to the offending content for users in Singapore.
Police said they viewed acts that threatened racial and religious harmony seriously.
"Any person who makes remarks or acts in a manner that can cause enmity, hatred, ill will or hostility between different racial or religious groups in Singapore will be dealt with swiftly and firmly in accordance with the law," they said.
No further details have been released on the man's identity or when he is expected to be charged in court.
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