SUTD football bookings case: What police alleged and what happened in court

Singapore police said a 41-year-old man used his position as a deputy manager at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to make unauthorised bookings of its football facilities. The university’s reported revenue loss exceeded S$130,000. These remain allegations, not findings of guilt. 28

How many bookings were involved?

Police received a report on July 3, 2025. Their preliminary investigation identified more than 180 unauthorised bookings over approximately three years. After the man appeared in court, The Straits Times reported a more specific figure of 181 bookings, with the alleged offences occurring between 2023 and 2025. 27

The man is believed to have deleted records from the booking system in an attempt to conceal what he had done. 5

What charges were reported?

In a September 22, 2026, announcement, police said the man was due in court the following day over suspected cheating and forgery offences. Subsequent court reporting said he was handed three cheating charges on September 23. That report does not establish that a forgery charge was filed that day, so the police announcement and the reported court outcome should not be treated as identical. 27

What penalties could apply?

The penalty depends on the specific offence charged. Singapore law provides for up to 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine for forgery for the purpose of cheating, while a legal guide lists a different penalty for ordinary forgery. The available court reporting does not identify a forgery charge in this case, so neither forgery penalty can be assigned to the man’s reported charges. It also does not establish the statutory provision for his three cheating charges. 26247

Police warned against abusing positions of trust in connection with the case; the available reporting does not establish the warning’s exact wording. 5