A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Singapore for allegedly sending false bomb threats targeting the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) building and Parliament House. The incidents occurred on July 3 and July 7, 2026, respectively.
On July 3, HTX received an online submission claiming that a bomb had been placed in its building. Four days later, an anonymous email was sent to the Prime Minister's Office, falsely stating that a bomb had been placed at Parliament House. In response, the police conducted thorough checks of both premises, including systematic sweeps of the buildings and their surroundings, but found no items of security concern.
Officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and the Central Police Division later established that both threats had been sent by the same individual. The man was arrested on July 7, and several electronic devices believed to have been used to perpetrate the threats were seized as case exhibits. He 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 importance of maintaining vigilance and the consequences of making false threats, which can lead to severe legal repercussions.