Administrators of ‘SG Nasi Lemak’ Telegram group to be charged with distributing obscene materials

SINGAPORE — Four men who are suspected to be involved in distributing obscene materials and promoting vice activities through a Telegram chat group named “SG Nasi Lemak” will be charged in court on Tuesday (Oct 15).

The police said in a statement that they have arrested the men, aged between 17 and 37, after several reports were made against the chat group.

The suspects were identified following investigations by officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division, who then arrested them at “various locations islandwide” on Oct 14.

Two men, aged 26 and 37, are said to be the administrators behind the chat group, while a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old are alleged to be the distributors of the obscene photos and films.

More than 10 electronic devices, including a central processing unit, a laptop, a hard-disk and several mobile phones, were seized as case exhibits.

If convicted, the four men could be jailed for up to three months, or fined, or both.

Recently, several women have reported finding their photos published on the “SG Nasi Lemak” Telegram group.

The chat group, which is no longer accessible, is said to have had tens of thousands of members, some of whom shared obscene photos and videos of women.

The police advised members of the public to stop soliciting on any lewd website or joining such online platforms and illicit chat groups.

“The police take a serious view of anyone involved in criminal activities and will continue to take tough enforcement actions against those breaking the law,” they said.