No update from AGC after police conclude probe into PSP volunteer’s harassment report

It has been over two months since Progress Singapore Party (PSP) volunteer Stella Stan Lee filed a police report on 5 January 2025, alleging harassment during a walkabout in Bukit Gombak the day before.

While the police have since concluded investigations and said to have been referred the matter to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC), no public update has been provided as of 25 March.

The police report filed by Stella described being followed and filmed at close range by three unidentified individuals—a man in black, a man in yellow, and a woman in white—during PSP’s outreach at Goodview Gardens on 4 January.

She stated that the man in black held a phone camera within an inch of her face while they were in a lift, leaving her “deeply insecure and violated.”

The man in yellow allegedly took unauthorised photos of PSP members, while the woman in white was said to have followed Stella to a car park and photographed vehicle number plates, including that of a fellow volunteer’s car.

Describing the experience as a “direct invasion of my privacy,” Stella called for stronger safeguards for women and political volunteers operating in public spaces.

Her complaint was followed by a Facebook post from PSP member S Nallakaruppan, who recounted similar events from the same walkabout.

He alleged that individuals believed to be supporters of the People’s Action Party (PAP) had trailed PSP teams, distributed flyers to residents they had just spoken with, and continued to film them during a debrief.

Nallakaruppan also referenced a comparable incident in November 2024 at Hillview Landed Estate, raising concerns about whether such conduct was part of a wider pattern.

The matter escalated on 8 January when Chua Chu Kang GRC MP Low Yen Ling posted on Facebook, alleging that a PSP volunteer had slapped a PAP volunteer twice and pulled another by the shirt.

She indicated that her team would cooperate with police and submit evidence but did not confirm whether any formal report had been filed at the time.

On 9 January, PAP volunteer Mr Azman Ibrahim identified himself as the alleged victim.

In a Facebook post the same day, he uploaded two short videos and claimed they captured the incident.

However, the alleged slap is not visible in the footage, which appears heavily edited and relies on subtitles to convey key claims. Critics noted that the videos lacked continuity and context.

Unedited footage released by PSP showed Mr Azman persistently filming their volunteers and allegedly taunting them during the walkabout.

In contrast to his narrative of being an onlooker concerned for fellow PAP volunteers, the footage depicts him closely following and engaging PSP members.

On 10 January, PSP chairman Tan Cheng Bock and secretary-general Hazel Poa issued statements refuting the allegations.

Dr Tan emphasised that the party did not condone violence but would defend its members if wrongly accused. He also called on Ms Low to release full evidence.

Ms Poa highlighted a prior encounter in November 2024, describing similar behaviour by unidentified individuals and expressing concern over a possible trend.

Weeks later, on 17 February, Stella followed up with the police and was informed that investigations had concluded.

According to her, the police said that findings were submitted to the AGC by the second week of February. Despite this, no further communication has been received.

As of 21 March, the AGC has not announced whether charges will be filed, if the matter will be closed, or if further clarifications will be made.

A formal query sent to the AGC seeking an update on the case has not received a response.

This lack of clarity is particularly conspicuous given that both Stella and Mr Azman had made allegations, each supported by video material and public statements.

Notably, while Mr Azman was vocal in the immediate aftermath—alleging assault, expressing emotional distress, and releasing videos—he has since remained silent on the status of investigations.

Despite describing the incident as serious and traumatic, he has not publicly called for closure or an update from authorities.

With police investigations concluded and evidence submitted, the question now arises: why has the Attorney-General’s Chambers not communicated any decision more than a month after receiving the findings?

And given the weight of the allegations he made, why has the PAP volunteer not asked for answers either?

Correction to article: The PAP volunteer did not file a police report. The PAP only stated that they had considered filing one.