SINGAPORE – A 34-year-old Singaporean man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison and caning after threatening to kill a friend and demanding money from him. According to Mothership, Low Tze Wee, Jaymeson, received two years, three months and 20 days in jail, two strokes of the cane and a S$130 fine for offences that included extortion.
The incident began in August 2025, when Low heard that his 37-year-old friend had allegedly been speaking negatively about him behind his back. Low contacted the man through text messages to question him, but the friend denied making such remarks. Around 10 days later, the friend approached Low in an attempt to explain the situation. Instead of resolving their disagreement, the encounter reportedly turned into an intimidation campaign.
According to reports by Shin Min Daily News cited by Mothership, Low gave his friend an ultimatum: have his teeth knocked out and require dentures, or transfer S$3,690. When the victim explained that he could not afford that amount, Low reduced his demand to S$690. After receiving a series of threatening messages, the victim transferred S$369 that evening.
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However, the smaller payment did not end the threats. Low continued demanding money, warning that he would burn down the victim’s home and kill him if he refused to comply. Eventually, the frightened man transferred another amount, bringing the total paid to S$1,090. He subsequently filed a police report on October 3, 2025.
Court documents revealed that Low had deliberately placed his friend in fear of physical harm and damage to property on seven occasions between August 16 and September 27, 2025. He pleaded guilty to one count of extortion and another offence under the Gambling Control Act 2022. A separate charge under the Computer Misuse Act was also considered during sentencing.
The gambling-related offence involved managing an unlawful gambling operation in April 2026, where Low allegedly collected payments and topped up online gambling accounts for participants.
Under Singapore’s Penal Code, extortion carries a prison sentence of between two and seven years, along with caning. The case highlights how a personal disagreement can escalate into serious criminal conduct, particularly when intimidation and financial demands enter the picture.
