Love, Liquor, and a $1,000 Card Mess
It’s a sad story of a man who mixed romance with a reckless spending spree, left his girlfriend with a frenzy of threats, and ended up in court for a hefty 18‑month sentence.
The Card Grab & the Pub Crawl
- Card discovered – The girlfriend found a debit card left behind in an ATM at Vista Point Shopping Centre on 26 April.
- Girlfriend’s intention – She planned to return it to the bank.
- Man’s move – The boyfriend, Thomas Chua Poh Heng, marched in, took the card, and told her it could be used.
- Spending spree – He then cruised into two pubs, amassing about $1,070 on that card for drinks.
You might think he had a quick getaway plan, but no, he stayed and used the card like a personal credit card on a night of questionable decision‑making.
Threats, a Video, & The Police Report
- WhatsApp warnings – The next day, he sent a message: “If you ever report or leak anything about me, I’ll make sure you become more famous than a porn star.”
- Sex video – He even fired a 1‑minute‑47‑second clip of them together, claiming it had the girlfriend’s consent.
- Response – The girlfriend reported him to the police the same night.
Judge’s Decision
- Sentencing – 18 months’ jail (September 11). He pleaded guilty to one charge of criminal intimidation, two of cheating, and one of dishonest misappropriation.
- Additional charges – He also admitted to two thefts, with a separate eight charges considered during sentencing.
Not the First Time on the Trouble‑Ticket
- June 2017 – Catch at Mustafa Centre: He snatched a 100ml bottle of Must de Cartier perfume worth $98 and tried to ditch the shop. Security chased him, and he eventually offered to pay.
- December 2017 – Another shop‑lifting: He grabbed a pair of underwear from Spaa Bsfit at Sentosa’s Festive Hotel while booking a reflexology appointment.
- Social media buzz – Last year, he posted a critique of a traffic police officer on Facebook, bringing more attention.
Legal Ramifications
For each cheating or dishonest misappropriation offense, he stood to face up to 10 years of imprisonment, at minimum. This case harshly reminded everyone that love affairs with a twisted sense of fun can quickly turn into serious legal nightmares.
