Hougang man allegedly told woman who had overstayed in S'pore for 3 years to hide in closet as ICA officers arrive
He also allegedly told another man to delete messages from her phone.
On May 26, 2026, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers conducted a raid at a Hougang flat, according to Lianhe Zaobao. A 30-year-old man, Sharizal Saidon, is accused of instructing an Indonesian woman, Alfira Mongan, to hide in a wardrobe as the officers arrived, and also allegedly directed a 20-year-old man to delete messages from her phone.
Sharizal is currently facing three charges, according to the source. The first charge is that of knowingly harbouring an immigration offender, which could result in between six months and two years of imprisonment and a fine of up to S$6,000. The second charge is negligent harbouring of an immigration offender, punishable by up to 12 months of imprisonment or a fine of up to S$6,000, or both.
The third charge is obstructing an immigration officer in the execution of their duty, which carries a fine of up to S$4,000, up to 12 months of imprisonment, or both.
Alfira's special pass had expired on May 19, 2023, and she unlawfully remained in Singapore from May 20, 2023, until May 26, 2026, without reasonable excuse, according to the allegations. Sharizal is also accused of allowing Alfira to stay at his flat during this period, despite being aware of her overstayed status.
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