13 secret society members to be charged after chanting gang slogans at a funeral during circuit breaker period

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SINGAPORE: Thirteen men will be charged in court for offences under the Societies Act and for breaching COVID-19 safe distancing measures, said ...

At the funeral service held along Circuit Road, the men had"chanted gang slogans to show off their secret society affiliation", said police, adding that four of the men also recruited new gang members.Anyone who acts as a member of an unlawful society and any person who incites another person to become a member of an unlawful society may be fined a maximum of S$5,000, jailed for up to three years or both.

Anyone found guilty of breaching safe distancing measures may be fined up to S$10,000, jailed up to six months or both. "The police have zero tolerance towards secret society activities and will not hesitate to take action against those who are associated with gangs and blatantly disregard the law," the authorities said.

 

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