A 40-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly making two fake bomb threats targeting Singapore’s Parliament House and the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX).
According to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), the first incident occurred on July 3 when HTX received an online submission claiming that a bomb had been planted at its headquarters in one-north. Police immediately carried out a thorough security sweep of the premises and surrounding areas but found no suspicious items.
A second bomb threat was reported on July 7 after an anonymous email was sent to the Prime Minister’s Office alleging that a bomb had been placed inside Parliament House. Officers once again conducted extensive searches of the building and nearby areas, with no explosives or security threats discovered. The incidents prompted a swift security response as authorities moved to ensure public safety and prevent unnecessary panic.
Following investigations, officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Central Police Division identified and arrested a 40-year-old suspect on July 7 for his alleged involvement in both cases.
Police also seized several electronic devices believed to have been used to send the threats. The items will form part of the ongoing investigation.
The suspect is expected to be charged on July 9 under Section 268A of Singapore’s Penal Code for allegedly communicating false information about a harmful threat.
If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment, a fine of up to S$50,000 (approximately RM165,000), or both.
The Singapore Police Force stressed that it treats all security threats seriously and warned that individuals who make false bomb threats will face firm legal action.
Authorities added that such hoaxes not only create unnecessary public fear but also divert valuable emergency and law enforcement resources away from genuine incidents.
