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.
A doctor and his friend, both 29 years old, received one-year jail sentences for consuming ecstasy at a birthday party on Sentosa Island in Singapore. The two men, Dr Rayson Lee Rui Sheng and Tan Li Ming, claimed their drinks had been spiked, but a judge rejected this defense due to inconsistencies in their testimonies and suspicious behavior.
The pair attended the party at a villa within the Sofitel Singapore Sentosa hotel on August 8, 2023. Police received information about drug activity and raided the villa at 5:40 am, arresting several individuals, including Dr Lee and Tan. Urine samples and hair samples from both men tested positive for MDMA and ketamine. Witnesses testified that a foreigner and an American offered pills at the party.
Dr Lee claimed he did not expect a "benign birthday celebration" to have drugs, while Tan said he saw liquid being poured into cups, leading him to believe his drink was laced. The judge found their behavior consistent with people who chose to consume laced drinks. The men intend to appeal their convictions, facing up to 15 months in jail and fines up to S$20,000 for consuming MDMA.
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