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Man Charged Over Fake Bomb Threat at Singapore Church
22 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Man charged for false terror threat at St. Joseph's Church on Dec 21, 2025.
- Accused allegedly placed a device resembling an IED to mislead churchgoers.
- Suspect faces up to 10 years jail, fine for the staged incident.
An Indian-origin Singaporean man, Kokulananthan Mohan, was charged on December 22, 2025, with fabricating a terror threat at St. Joseph's Church. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 21, 2025, leading to the cancellation of all services. Mohan, 26, is accused of placing a device made of cardboard rolls, pebbles, and wires to simulate an explosive.
The Singapore Police Force stated that preliminary investigations suggest Mohan acted alone, staging the incident with a self-fabricated item. There is currently no evidence to suggest the act was religiously motivated or a genuine terror attack. Mohan was remanded for three weeks for psychiatric evaluation.
He faces potential penalties including up to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of up to SGD500,000. Mohan questioned the need for psychiatric evaluation, citing past alcohol-related issues and lack of sleep due to night shifts. The judge ordered the evaluation due to observations of his conduct during arrest and police operations.
