Why did You Jiahao still face charges after losing PR status?

Question

Accepted Answer

You Jiahao Remained Liable for Offences Committed Before PR Revocation

You Jiahao, a 23-year-old Chinese national, continued to face charges for National Service (NS) related offences even after his permanent resident (PR) status was revoked. This was because the court determined that he was still accountable for breaches committed prior to the termination of his PR status. His PR status was revoked on August 1, 2022, after he failed to renew his re-entry permit.
Offences Committed Before PR Revocation

The charges against You Jiahao stemmed from his failure to comply with NS obligations before his PR status was revoked. Specifically, he pleaded guilty to two charges under the Enlistment Act. These included failing to register for NS after receiving a registration notice in 2021 and remaining overseas without a valid exit permit.
CMPB's Instructions and Revocation of PR Status

The Central Manpower Base (CMPB) had informed You Jiahao in 2022 that he had already committed offences by not registering for NS and by staying overseas without the necessary permit. CMPB instructed him to return to Singapore to address these matters. Instead of complying, his PR status was revoked on August 1, 2022. While this revocation ended his future obligation to serve NS, it did not erase his liability for the offences he had already committed.
Prosecution and Sentencing

You Jiahao eventually returned to Singapore on March 27, 2025, and was arrested at Changi Airport. He had spent one year, 11 months, and six days overseas without a valid exit permit. The prosecution sought a S$9,000 fine, noting that his period of default was just under the two-year threshold that could lead to a jail sentence. The prosecution argued that the only reason it did not exceed two years was due to the revocation of his PR status. He paid the S$9,000 fine in full.

Reading history

Hide →

This history is cleared when the page is closed.

Why did You Jiahao still face charges after losing PR status?

Loading

Was this article helpful?

Helpful

Not helpful

Report an issue

1

0

0

Share with friends