A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Singapore for allegedly making false bomb threats targeting two prominent government buildings: the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) and Parliament House. The incidents occurred on July 3 and July 7, 2026, respectively.
On July 3, HTX received an online form submission claiming that a bomb had been placed in its building. Four days later, on July 7, the Prime Minister's Office received an anonymous email stating that a bomb had been planted at Parliament House. In response to these threats, the police conducted thorough checks of both premises, including systematic sweeps of the buildings and their surroundings. No items of security concern were found.
Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and the Central Police Division identified the suspect and arrested him on July 7. Several electronic devices believed to have been used to perpetrate the threats were seized as case exhibits. The man is set to be charged on July 9 with communicating false information of a harmful thing under Section 268A of the Penal Code 1871. If convicted, he faces a jail term of up to seven years, a fine of up to S$50,000, or both.
The police have emphasized that they treat all security threats seriously and will not hesitate to take action against anyone who causes public alarm with false threats. Such acts can cause public anxiety and divert valuable public resources into investigations.
This case highlights the ongoing vigilance of Singaporean authorities in addressing and mitigating potential security threats to critical government infrastructure.