Singapore Woman Lands Two New Charges After Throwing Shade at Judge
Lee Hui Yin, 52, who often goes by the nickname Tarchandi Tan, has found herself on the wrong side of the law once again. The next day after her earlier tiff with the court, the court added two fresh accusations: two counts of using criminal force on a public servant. She’s now officially a contender for the rare seat of criminal‑justice mix‑up.
Why the Flames Are Heated
Picture this: it’s noon on November 10, a sunny Keppel Road wind‑up, police choppers in the sky, and Lee in a police vehicle. An off‑hand moment of annoyance turns into an apparently vicious spit on two officers. The courthouse didn’t hold back either—she’s also accused of
- harassment (once),
- behaving in a disorderly manner (once),
- and, now,
- two crimes of using criminal force on a public servant.
Getting Loud in Court
The 41‑year‑old Ben Glynn, a former recruitment consultant, is the court’s bruiser. He’s criticized for being a public nuisance and for not putting on a mask during the pandemic—face mask politics for the win.
Lee’s story starts on Aug 18, 2021, when she was seated in the State Courts gallery and got called to step out to fix a crooked mask. She’s claimed “I do not respect the judge.” She also called the judge a “ridiculous kangaroo court.” This cheeky monarchy‑inspired phrase set off a chain of ridicule that spilled over into the courtroom.
“We’re All Grown Up” – the Deputy Public Prosecutor’s Response
Deputy Public Prosecutor Chong Kee En told a District Judge Lorraine Ho that Lee’s phone—once hers—was left with the authorities. The judge let Lee’s boyfriend keep the device, apparently. Meanwhile, a “law advocate” named Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman (57) keeps pushing his sovereign‑citizen credentials. He once tried to step into the courthouse, claiming to be a lawyer for Glynn. While he never wielded a law licence, he spun himself as an advocate for a self‑made monarchy – Kingdom Filipina Hacienda – a put‑down‑of‑power territory that’s not recognised anywhere.
Lee’s Dazzling Defense
On Monday, Judge Ho ordered Lee into a psychiatric observation at the Institute of Mental Health, even though Lee objected. She shouted back that “I’ve been declared sane by the first judge; I have bruises on my arm, I might even be paralyzed – you’re going to answer to my queen.” Her further court speech showed a certain flair for drama that, frankly, could be saved for a reality‑TV audition.
Winners vs. Losers
Lee has already been remanded and her next hearing set for Nov 28. Meanwhile, the March court case of Abdul Rashid is still in the queue, with no verdict on the horizon. The court wants to scout a higher level for the necessary shenanigans. The only down‑side for Lee? If she was in the thick of these quarrels, she might now face up to four years in prison and a fine that would leave her shell‑busted.
So, in the end, the saga of Lee Hui Yin, Glynn, Rashid, and the unstoppable “mask‑mandate” it turned into adds yet another layer to the rousing drama that is Singapore legal life. The only question left is whether the court will allow her to repeat all the antics at the next hearing.
