SINGAPORE – A teenager accused of licking a straw from a vending machine before putting it back has returned to Singapore after an overseas trip, and his case has been adjourned to June 26.
French national Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, had been charged with one count of mischief under Section 425 of the Penal Code. The charge stems from an incident on May 8, 2026, at a vending machine in a public area, where he allegedly licked a straw and replaced it.
Maximilien was initially granted bail but allowed to travel abroad. He returned to Singapore as required and appeared in court on May 29, 2026, when the case was adjourned for further mention. The prosecution did not object to the adjournment.
If convicted, Maximilien faces up to two years in prison, a fine, or both. The case has drawn attention due to hygiene concerns and the unusual nature of the offense.
