An 18-year-old French national is facing criminal prosecution in Singapore after allegedly licking the nozzle of a juice vending machine and then placing it back in its holder.
The young man, Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, is charged with causing damage and public nuisance. According to local reports, the incident is believed to have been recorded and shared on social media on March 12 at a shopping center in Singapore, sparking widespread online reactions.
The machine's operating company, iJooz, stated that following the incident, it replaced all the nozzles on the device and strengthened hygiene and safety protocols. It also confirmed that it had filed a report with the authorities.
If found guilty on both charges, the 18-year-old faces up to two years in prison, as well as substantial fines.
According to local media, Maximilien is a student at ESSEC Business School in Singapore, while investigations into the case continue.
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