South Korea Bomb Hoax Might Have Landed in Singapore
In a surprising turn of events yesterday (23 August), as we were all focused on three men, the Environment Building located at 40 Scotts Road was placed under lockdown.
At the time, specifics about the incident were scarce, with only mentions of a “security situation” being the cause for the lockdown.
However, recent statement from the police have shed more light on the situation, revealing that the Environment Building was not an isolated case; a total of 18 locations faced similar threats.
The intriguing part? These threats may potentially have originated as a hoax from South Korea.
18 Bomb Threats Made in Singapore on 23 Aug; MO Similar to Recent South Korea Incident
The Environment Building, known for housing the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) along with other pivotal government agencies, was thrust into the spotlight on Wednesday.
It was one of 18 specific locations that received a bomb threat, according to the police.
The list of targeted locations wasn’t limited to government infrastructure. Several embassies, and other places of significant interest, were also named in the threats.
By around 9 am on Wednesday morning, the police, acting on the threats, implemented a lockdown of the Environment Building. Assisted by security officers, a comprehensive check was conducted across the different mentioned locations. Fortunately, they found no items or devices that posed any security threats.
While no tangible threats were discovered, the police are now delving into investigations concerning what they believe could likely be a bomb hoax.
Anyone found guilty of such a hoax could face severe legal repercussions, including a jail sentence of up to seven years and a potential fine that could reach $50,000.
Drawing connections with similar incidents, the police highlighted reports of e-mail bomb threats that were sent recently to South Korea. These, too, were later determined to be hoaxes.
The police statement said, “The police take all security threats seriously and will not hesitate to take action against those who intentionally communicate false information on bomb threats.”
So, what’s this bomb hoax in South Korea?
Parallelly, in South Korea, the atmosphere remains tense. The police there have been inundated with numerous emails warning of bombs concealed in various buildings.
In a recent incident, the nation’s top court and a particular diplomatic mission received alarming bomb threats through emails. These emails were allegedly dispatched from Japan.
However, extensive searches by the police yielded no evidence of any explosive materials at the mentioned sites.
Currently, South Korean authorities are joining hands with their Japanese counterparts. Their combined efforts aim to trace the origins of these threatening emails.
Interestingly, these emails bore the signature of a Japanese lawyer. But, in a twist to the narrative, the lawyer has vehemently denied sending these emails, suggesting that his identity might have been misappropriated.
The mystery persists, as the identity of the individual or group behind these unsettling emails remains concealed.
