Man in remand after absconding in assault case, earlier jailed over post on then President Halimah
The Straits Times
He allegedly used a shovel to hit a man’s chin and arms. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE – A man who served a jail sentence in 2025 after calling for then President Halimah Yacob’s death in 2023 is now in remand after absconding in a separate case.
Vickreman Harvey Chettiar, 35, who had been on the run after being charged with assault in 2025, appeared in court on March 18.
The Singaporean was charged with failing to attend a court session on July 23, 2025, without reasonable excuse after being released on bail.
He allegedly committed the assault after his release from jail in the case involving Madam Halimah.
According to court documents, Vickreman was at a pavilion in Yishun Neighbourhood Park at around 7.30am on May 3, 2025, when he allegedly used a shovel to hit a man’s chin and arms.
The alleged victim had superficial cuts as a result.
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