Published on
30/07/2026 - 8:11 GMT+2
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, was handed a SG$600 (406€) fine after admitting to posting to social media a video of himself putting a straw he had licked back into the dispenser of an orange juice vending machine.
Maximilien, who is studying in Singapore, posted a video of himself executing the prank on Instagram with the caption "city is not safe".
The clip went viral on Instagram shortly after the incident on March 12, triggering a backlash that led to his arrest in Singapore, which is known for its strict enforcement of public order and hygiene rules.
