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Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
Thursday, July 30, 2026
A 19-year-old French citizen was fined 600 Singapore dollars (approximately $465 USD) for licking straws in a viral video, according to court records. The individual's legal representatives stated he was "truly sorry" for the incident. Singapore's authorities did not disclose additional details about the specific charges or circumstances that led to the fine.
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