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Doctor and friend jailed for drug use at Singapore party

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A doctor and his friend have been sentenced to one year in jail each in Singapore for taking MDMA. The pair were arrested during a party at a villa on Sentosa Island in August 2023. They claimed their drinks were spiked, but a judge dismissed this defense due to inconsistencies in their statements and behavior. AI

RANK_REASON This is a report of a legal conviction and sentencing for drug use, not a core AI development or industry event.

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Doctor and friend jailed for drug use at Singapore party

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · CNA ·

    Doctor and friend jailed for taking drugs at Singapore villa party

    A doctor and his friend who were arrested during a raid at a villa on Singapore’s Sentosa Island were sentenced on Wednesday to one year’s jail each for taking drugs. Dr Rayson Lee Rui Sheng, 36, and 29-year-old Tan Li Ming both intend to appeal against their convictions. The pai…

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