What penalty faces the man accused of bomb hoaxes?

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The man accused of bomb hoaxes will be charged under Section 268A of the Penal Code 1871, but the specific penalty was not stated.

A 40-year-old man arrested over two anonymous bomb threats involving Parliament House and the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) will be charged in court on Thursday under Section 268A of the Penal Code 1871. Police said the charges relate to communicating false information about a harmful thing. The report did not state the penalty amount or sentencing range for this offence.
Charges relate to communicating false information about a harmful thing
The Singapore Police Force said the man will face a court charge for communicating false information about a harmful thing under Section 268A of the Penal Code 1871. This follows two separate anonymous threats tied to Parliament House and the HTX office.
Threats were linked to the same person and investigated through seized devices
Police said HTX received an online form submission claiming a bomb was placed in its building on July 3, while an anonymous email was also received by the Prime Minister’s Office claiming a bomb was placed at Parliament House on July 7. Investigations found both threats were sent by the same person, and the man was arrested on July 7, 2026. Several electronic devices believed to have been used to send the threats were seized as case exhibits.
Authorities carried out sweeps and found no security items
Police conducted thorough checks of both premises, including systematic sweeps of the buildings and their surroundings. Officers found no items of security concern during these checks.
Court appearance is scheduled for Thursday
The police statement said the man will be charged in court on Thursday. While the timing of the charge is clear, the report did not include any details on the penalty the court could impose.

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