A French teenager is facing up to two years in a Singapore prison after he allegedly licked a straw in an orange juice vending machine – then placed it back in the dispenser.
Singapore, a small, highly-developed and wealthy financial hub in Southeast Asia, is well-known for its strict laws.
The incident took place on March 12 at a shopping center, according to Singapore police. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, was charged with two offenses for the alleged crime.
The first – a public nuisance offense – is punishable by up to three months’ imprisonment and/or a fine of up to 2,000 Singapore dollars (about $1,570). The second offense of mischief carries a jail term of up to two years, a fine, or both.
The teenager allegedly filmed himself committing the offense and posted it on social media, which quickly went viral and prompted authorities to investigate, according to local media reports.
