What the Marymount MRT smart-glasses video shows—and what remains unconfirmed

A video circulated online in September 2026 showing a man walking behind two female students on a pedestrian walkway said to lead toward Marymount MRT station, near Raffles Institution. His movements and the possibility that his glasses could record video raised concerns, but the footage alone does not show that he filmed the students. 3410

What does the video show?

The students appear to be wearing Raffles Institution uniforms. The man walks behind them, holds a phone against his chest and, at one point, presses the side of his black-rimmed glasses. Reports say he turns away after apparently noticing that someone is filming him. Those actions are visible or reported descriptions of the clip—not proof of what the glasses or phone were doing. 341012

Why did it raise concern?

The apparent combination of smart glasses, a hand movement at the frames and the man's proximity to the students prompted suspicion that he might have been recording them without their knowledge. Whether his glasses were recording remains unconfirmed. The video also does not, by itself, establish his intent. 410

When did the clip circulate, and what happened next?

The Straits Times reported that the video was shared on Reddit on September 21, 2026, before that post was removed. CNA reported an Instagram upload on September 22. These are dates when the footage circulated, not a confirmed date for when the encounter occurred. 3413

Singapore police confirmed on September 23 that a report had been lodged and investigations were ongoing. On September 25, Raffles Institution said it had also lodged a police report and deployed security personnel outside the school during dismissal times. Those responses address the concern raised by the video; they do not resolve the unanswered question of whether any recording took place. 48