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Singapore Deports Man Who Rushed Ariana Grande, Issues Lifetime Ban

Authorities describe the swift removal as a zero-tolerance response to a high-profile public-order breach.

Overview

  • Singapore’s immigration agency confirmed Johnson Wen was deported and permanently barred after completing a nine-day jail term.
  • Prosecutors secured a conviction for causing a public disturbance, and the judge characterized Wen’s conduct as attention-seeking.
  • Cynthia Erivo stepped in on the red carpet to protect Grande during the November 13 incident, and Grande has not made a public statement.
  • Officials said Wen sought a viral video and labeled him a serial intruder with prior unauthorized approaches, including a Katy Perry concert in Sydney.
  • Event organizers said promotion for Wicked: For Good is continuing as security practices face renewed scrutiny in a country known for strict public-order enforcement.