SINGAPORE – An 18-year-old student has been arrested after he filmed himself allegedly licking a straw from an iJooz machine and putting the contaminated straw back.
In a video that first surfaced online on March 12, a boy is seen taking a straw from an iJooz machine, licking it and then slotting the straw into the machine again.
iJooz is known for its smart vending machines that serve freshly squeezed orange juice.
The Instagram video quickly became viral, sparking shock and concern among netizens.
The user who posted the video has since made the account private.
In response to queries, the police told The Straits Times on April 2 that a report was lodged and that the male teenager has been arrested for public nuisance. They added that investigations are ongoing.
