I can share what I found, but I don’t currently have live access to verify the very latest updates.
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- Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien is an 18-year-old French student who has been reported in several outlets in April 2026 in connection with an incident in Singapore involving licking and returning a straw from a vending machine, leading to potential charges for mischief and public nuisance. Several reports note that he appeared in court around late April and faced potential jail time if convicted.[1][3][9]
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- The coverage comes from multiple outlets with similar details, including the incident date and charges discussed in court documents. For the most current status (trial date, bail decisions, or any appeals), please check reliable local or international news sources in the next few days.[3][9][1]
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A French student is facing criminal charges in Singapore after his bizarre actions were caught on camera. Viewers were left horrified by his actions.
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www.maximilien.frThis incident became a scandal on Singapore’s online platforms when Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, an 18-year-old French student, was brought to court facing charges of misconduct and causing public nuisance due to unhygienic behavior inside a shopping mall. The event occurred on 12 March at the Goldhill Shopping Centre on Thomson Road. Maximilien was accused of removing a straw from an iJooz brand automated fresh orange juice vending machine, licking it, then replacing it back in the...
en.thairath.co.thThe teen, who posted on social media a video of himself licking the straw, could be jailed for more than two years.
www.bbc.co.ukThe public nuisance offence carries a jail term of up to three months and a fine.
www.scmp.comFrenchman linked with Cofidis role
www.cyclingnews.com27.4.2026.
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