72-year-old man charged with harassment over abusive emails to Singapore MP and town council staff
A 72-year-old Singaporean man was charged in court with six counts of harassment under the Protection From Harassment Act for sending abusive emails to an MP and town council employee between August 2025 and October 2025. The man, Manickam Manohar, allegedly sent nine emails to town council staff and five emails to MP Hany Soh, using insulting language and accusations of misconduct, and also posted notices with abusive content at public housing blocks. The case highlights Singapore's enforcement against harassment of public officers, with potential penalties including up to 12 months imprisonment and fines up to S$5,000.
Manickam Manohar, 72, was charged in court on June 11 over emails containing abusive language sent to MP Hany Soh and town council staff member Neo Yeng Kwang between August and October 2025. The charges include making abusive communications and using abusive words directed at public servants under the Protection From Harassment Act. Between August 19 and October 3, 2025, Manickam sent nine emails to the town council's feedback address calling the staff member a "useless manager" and accusing him of "stealing" and "cheating." He also sent five emails to the MP between September 13 and October 6, 2025, alleging she was "receiving cheating money" and "misusing her MP power." Additionally, Manickam posted notices at Housing Board blocks in Woodlands in May and June 2024 containing abusive language directed at the MP, and allegedly used abusive language toward two other town council employees in 2023 and 2024. Police stated they have zero tolerance for harassment of public officers and will take firm action. If convicted, Manickam faces up to 12 months imprisonment, a fine up to S$5,000, or both, with his next court hearing scheduled for July 9.
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