SINGAPORE: A 29-year-old Chinese national woman, who reportedly verbally abused nurses and police officers at a hospital, is anticipated to face two additional charges on Tuesday morning (October 24th) for contravening the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

During the court appearance on October 13th, the defendant, Han Feizi, via a video link, expressed her intention to plead guilty, stating, “I plead guilty, I apologize,” to the judge.

She had previously been charged with six counts, which include:

• One count of being a public nuisance, which carries a fine of up to S$2,000.
• Two counts of using abusive language against a public service worker or public servant, punishable with a jail term of up to 12 months or a fine of up to S$5,000, or both.
• Two counts of assaulting or using criminal force on a security officer, with a potential jail term of up to two years or a fine of up to S$7,500, or both.
• Intentionally causing harassment, which can result in a jail term of up to 12 months or a fine of up to S$5,000, or both.

Following the initial hearing on October 13th, the defendant was granted bail by the judge, although it is understood that she remained in custody due to her inability to secure a guarantor for her release.

The case is scheduled to return to court on Tuesday morning, where the defendant is expected to face two additional charges, specifically for violating Section 10(1) and Section 22(1)(d) of the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

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