Doctor and friend get jail for taking ecstasy at Sentosa villa party after spiked drinks claim rejected
The judge said that there were inconsistencies in the men's accounts and their behaviour on the night of the party. The two intend to appeal against their convictions.
On August 12, a Singapore court sentenced a doctor and his friend to one year in jail each for taking ecstasy at a birthday party on Sentosa Island. Dr Rayson Lee Rui Sheng, 36, and 29-year-old Tan Li Ming were arrested during a raid at the villa and contested their charges of taking MDMA, claiming their drinks had been spiked. However, the judge rejected this claim, citing inconsistencies in their statements and behavior.
Both men had consumed multiple drinks and showed signs of drug use. Urine tests confirmed the presence of MDMA and ketamine in their systems. A party witness testified to seeing a foreigner place ecstasy pills in a drink, while another claimed an American offered him a pill. Dr Lee stated he would not expect a harmless birthday celebration to have drugs, while Tan saw liquid being poured into cups, suspecting the tablets.
The judge deemed their behavior as that of someone who knowingly consumed laced drinks. The defendants each faced charges that could have resulted in 12 to 15 months in jail and fines up to S$20,000.
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