SINGAPORE – Unhappy with a woman he knew, a man sent letters containing a slice of pork each, along with her information, to several mosques.
Bill Tan Keng Hwee, 62, who appeared in court via video link on May 11, committed the offences as he wanted the recipients at these places of worship to harass the woman.
Tan was sentenced to one year and three months in jail after he admitted to three counts of engaging in conduct that wounded the religious feelings of three Muslim complainants.
He also pleaded guilty to a harassment charge involving the woman.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Selene Yap said: “The accused’s actions threaten the very fabric of our multi-racial/religious society.”
“She added: “A clear signal must be sent to deter others from engaging in such anti-social and divisive behaviour.”
Details that could identify the woman, known as C1 in court documents, cannot be disclosed due to a gag order to protect her identity.
In sentencing Tan, District Judge Sharmila Sripathy-Shanaz said that the case involved places of worship, stressing that such offences could start religious tension and threaten public peace in Singapore.
