Singapore police arrest man over alleged false bomb threats targeting HTX and Parliament House
A 40-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly making two false bomb threats targeting the Home Team Science and Technology Agency and Parliament House. Police said no security threats were found following extensive searches, and the suspect will be charged on 9 July 2026.
- Police arrested a 40-year-old man over two alleged false bomb threats targeting HTX and Parliament House.
- Security sweeps at both locations found no items of concern after the threats were reported.
- The suspect will be charged on 9 July 2026 and faces up to seven years' imprisonment if convicted.
Singapore Police have arrested a 40-year-old man for allegedly making two false bomb threats targeting the Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX) and Parliament House.
According to the Singapore Police Force on 8 July 2026, the first incident occurred on 3 July 2026 when HTX received an online form submission claiming that a bomb had been placed inside its building.
A second threat was reported on 7 July after the Prime Minister's Office received an anonymous email stating that a bomb had been placed at Parliament House.
Police said officers immediately carried out thorough checks at both premises following the reports.
The operations included systematic sweeps of the buildings and their surrounding areas.
No items of security concern were found at either location.
Investigations linked both threats
Investigations by officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and Central Police Division established that both bomb threats had allegedly been sent by the same individual.
The 40-year-old man was arrested on 7 July 2026.
Police also seized several electronic devices believed to have been used to make the threats. The devices have been retained as case exhibits for investigations.
The man is scheduled to be charged in court on 9 July with communicating false information of a harmful thing under Section 268A of the Penal Code 1871.
The offence carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment, a fine of up to S$50,000, or both.
In its statement, SPF said: "The Police treat all security threats seriously and will not hesitate to take action against anyone who causes public alarm with false threats."
"Such acts can cause public anxiety and divert valuable public resources into investigations."
