Woman from China Sentenced to Jail After Overstaying in Singapore for 18 Years
A 54-year-old woman from China has been sentenced to six months in jail and fined S$4,000 after overstaying in Singapore for more than 18 years. Chen Yueying pleaded guilty on Friday, September 27, to remaining in the country illegally since November 2005, after her special pass had expired.
Overstayed for Nearly 19 Years After Special Pass Expired
Chen was initially granted a special pass on November 2, 2005, allowing her to stay in Singapore temporarily as a prosecution witness. However, when she was due for repatriation on November 23, 2005, she did not report for deportation and instead chose to remain in Singapore for work.
Turned Herself in After 18 Years of Overstaying
Chen evaded immigration authorities for nearly 19 years until she voluntarily turned herself in at Bukit Merah East Neighbourhood Police Centre on September 24, 2023. Her lengthy overstay violated Singapore’s Immigration Act, leading to her sentencing and fine.
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