SINGAPORE: Five teenage boys aged between 12 and 15 were arrested on 10 July, 2025, for suspected rioting offences linked to a bullying incident that has caused public uproar.
According to a report by Lianhe Zaobao, police confirmed that two of the boys, aged 13 and 15, were charged on 16 July, 2025, with causing hurt.
The 15-year-old was additionally charged with carrying an offensive weapon in a public place.
The case gained widespread attention after a disturbing video was posted in the Facebook group Complaint Singapore on 23 July, 2025.
The footage shows a teenage boy surrounded by a group who threaten him.
One aggressor brandishes a butterfly knife and holds it to the victim’s throat, demanding he “tell the truth”.
The aggressor accuses the victim of frightening his friend and issues an ultimatum: “kena whacked” or go naked.
Off-camera, another boy can be heard reinforcing the threat, giving the victim the option of being punched five times in the stomach or stripping naked.
Fearing more violence, the victim reluctantly chooses to strip before the video ends.
The incident has triggered outrage online, with many demanding swift and firm action.
Under Singapore law, those found guilty of possessing a scheduled weapon can be jailed for up to five years and face at least six strokes of the cane.
Police investigations into the remaining three teenagers are ongoing.
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