Three Singaporeans and a Filipino man were charged on Oct 28, 2026, over allegedly employing or harbouring immigration offenders, Lianhe Zaobao reported, citing ICA.
Who faces charges?
Singaporean Edmund Poh Ding Ren, 26, allegedly employed Sri Lankan overstayer Rathu Arachchilage Priyanath Pasindu Malshan between February and July 2026 without ensuring he held a valid pass.
Singaporean Nur Hasanah Binte Ariff, 40, faces charges over allegedly harbouring and employing Indonesian woman Masemi.
Singaporean Goh Yong Hua, 77, allegedly let Chinese overstayer Zhou Qunying live in his Marine Crescent home despite knowing her immigration status.
Filipino Macatangay Rolando Jr Hicana, 42, faces two charges over allegedly harbouring compatriot Jocelyn Labiaga Adlawan with reckless disregard for whether her stay was lawful.
The woman who overstayed for over 17 years
Adlawan, 53, had overstayed since June 25, 2009. She received six months’ jail and a S$2,000 fine, and was deported and barred from returning after serving her sentence.
