Overview

• Rebecca Rubini Ravinthiran, 33, and Vee Derrick Mahendran, 36, were charged on May 27 for organising unpermitted public assemblies at Jalan Satu and Tengah Garden Walk on October 24, 2024.
• Authorities allege Ravinthiran instructed 15 foreign workers to hold placards demanding payments owed to her company while Mahendran ensured compliance and handled placard preparations.
• Ravinthiran faces 17 charges—including two under the Public Order Act and 15 under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act—while Mahendran has 11 charges across the same statutes.
• The Ministry of Manpower found the workers had no outstanding salary issues or well-being concerns and confirmed they will not face further action.
• Organising a public assembly without a permit can incur fines up to S$5,000 and abetting work-pass violations carries up to 12 months’ imprisonment or fines up to S$10,000.