IJooz, the operator of the juice vending machine, reported the incident to the police. The company disinfected the dispenser and replaced all 500 straws in the machine.
A legal case concerning a French teenager accused of filming himself licking a straw from a vending machine in Singapore and putting it back was deferred on Monday, while prosecutors sought clarity on whether a conviction would affect his ability to continue his education.
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Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, was anticipated to admit guilt to charges of mischief and causing a public nuisance.
The hearing was paused as prosecutors requested additional time to determine whether the teenager’s student pass would be cancelled if found guilty.
The trial was postponed until 30 July.
Maximilien allegedly committed the act at a shopping center on 12 March and faced charges on 24 April after his video went viral on social media platforms.
He has been continuing his studies at a Singapore business school while released on bail.
The charge of mischief carries a maximum punishment of two years imprisonment or a fine, or possibly both, whereas public nuisance is punishable by up to three months imprisonment or a fine, or a combination of both.
IJooz, the company running the juice vending machine, reported the prank to authorities. It thoroughly cleaned the dispenser and replaced all 500 straws in the unit.
The firm announced plans to upgrade its machines by introducing features like individually wrapped straws and compartments that only open after payment has been made.
Singapore, a compact and densely inhabited city-state, enforces strict regulations on public conduct and hygiene. These rules include bans on chewing gum and stringent penalties for littering and vandalism.
Additional sources • AP