A 59-year-old man is scheduled to be charged in court on March 11 over four TikTok videos allegedly containing false statements and promoting ill will between racial groups. The charges stem from videos posted in 2023 and 2025, according to a joint statement released on March 10 by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) Office.
Allegations Detail False Claims
One video, posted on August 26, 2025, reportedly contained remarks that promoted ill will between the Chinese community and other racial groups in Singapore. The statement released by the SPF and POFMA Office asserts that the video falsely claimed the government prioritizes nurturing leaders solely from the Chinese race.
Additional videos from 2023 allegedly contained false statements regarding Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings and the government’s ability to track votes. Specifically, one video claimed that no low- or middle-income CPF members who used their funds to repay their Housing Development Board (HDB) loans have met their Basic or Full Retirement Sums. Another video falsely stated that the government can trace votes to penalize voters.
The man also allegedly made statements that were criminally defamatory of public officials in a video posted in 2023. Given that he allegedly breached the conditions of his previous warnings by posting the video on August 26, 2025, he is now facing charges related to the earlier videos as well.
Potential Legal Consequences
The man is set to be charged with two counts of defamation, one count of attempting to promote feelings of ill will between different racial groups on grounds of race, and three counts of communicating false statements of fact under POFMA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific actions will the man face on March 11?
The man is slated to be charged in court on March 11 with two counts of defamation, one count of attempting to promote ill will between racial groups, and three counts of communicating false statements of fact under POFMA.
When were the TikTok videos in question originally posted?
The videos were posted on TikTok in 2023 and 2025.
What was the basis for the initial warnings issued to the man?
The man was issued 24-month conditional warnings in 2024 by the police and the POFMA Office in relation to videos posted in 2023.
How might this case influence the spread of information online in Singapore?
