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Singapore Court Fines 71-Year-Old S$3,200 for Repeated Pigeon Feeding

Prosecutors cited surveillance footage alongside a broken pledge to stop feeding to justify a deterrent sentence.

Overview

  • She pleaded guilty to four counts under the Wildlife Act, with five additional incidents taken into consideration.
  • NParks documented nine feeding episodes between July 2025 and January 2026 at Block 62B Lorong 4, Toa Payoh, supported by videos played in court.
  • She was previously fined S$1,200 in May 2025 for similar conduct and gave a personal undertaking not to reoffend.
  • Prosecutors described a pattern of recalcitrance and sought S$800 to S$1,000 per charge, noting repeat offenders can face up to S$10,000 per charge.
  • Unrepresented in court, she asked for a lower fine due to unemployment and no medical insurance, offered community service for any shortfall, and agreed to pay immediately.