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Mother Faces Legal Action for Falsifying Address to Secure School Enrollment

2025-06-05

Author: Rajesh

Deception Uncovered in School Registration Scandal

In a shocking turn of events in Singapore, a 41-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly fabricating her home address to enroll her daughter in a primary school. The incident came to light during the Primary 1 registration process, sparking serious repercussions.

Details of the Charges

On June 5, the woman faced one charge for providing false information to a public servant, along with two additional charges under the National Registration Act. Due to a gag order, her identity remains protected to safeguard her child's privacy.

Admission to Wrongdoing on the Horizon

Court documents reveal that from June to September 2024, she allegedly misled both the principal and vice-principal of the school during registration for 2023. While she plans to plead guilty and has opted not to hire a defense attorney, she is expected to formally admit her offenses on July 18.

The Consequences of Such Actions

Under Singaporean law, individuals found guilty of misleading public servants can face up to two years in prison, hefty fines, or both. The Ministry of Education (MOE) is keenly aware of such fraudulent activities and explicitly states that it will take stringent measures against parents who provide false addresses solely for enrollment benefits.

Transfer of Students and Strict Regulations

If the MOE determines that parents have abused the system or cannot substantiate their claims during the registration, the child may be transferred to a different school. Parents will not get a say in their child’s new school placement.

Pattern of Dishonesty in School Enrollment

This case isn't isolated. In 2018, another mother was fined $5,000 for a similar transgression, claiming a false address to enroll her child in a prestigious school in 2015. Her husband received a $4,000 fine after providing false contact information to police regarding their address, which they falsely claimed was in Bishan.

Moreover, in another incident from 2015, a father was fined $5,000 for deceitfully indicating his residence within the requisite distance for school acceptance—despite living far outside the priority radius.

Educational Integrity at Stake

These cases highlight ongoing concerns about integrity in the school enrollment process, prompting the MOE to enforce rigorous standards aimed at safeguarding educational opportunities for all children.