SINGAPORE: A 43-year-old Chinese Australian woman has been charged with vandalism over an incident which happened on Christmas Day at Praisehaven - The Salvation Army.
Dianna Ong, who was charged on Saturday (Dec 27) at the State Courts, will be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for a medical examination.
In an earlier statement, police said they were alerted to the incident at about 9.15am on Dec 25.
Officers found offensive words written with red spray paint on the premises and on properties belonging to Praisehaven - The Salvation Army.
A can of red spray paint was found at the premises, which includes a thrift store, and seized as a case exhibit.
At least three parked vehicles and two walls were covered with large sheets of red and yellow cloth in images uploaded on Instagram page Sgfollowsall at about 2pm on Dec 25.
According to The Salvation Army’s William Booth Corps Family & Friends Facebook page, a Christmas Day service was held at the premises at 10am.
Police identified a suspect after conducting enquiries and with the aid of police cameras. Officers from Jurong then arrested the suspect within five hours of the report.
In their statement, police said they take a very serious view of such acts, and added that offenders will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.
Ong’s case will be back in court on Jan 9, 2026 for further mention.
Those convicted of vandalism may be fined up to $2,000, and could face a sentence of up to three years’ jail.
Offenders may also receive no less than three strokes, and not more than eight strokes, of the cane. Women are not liable for caning under the law. - The Straits Times/ANN
