Singaporean man in U.S. custody urges against deportation, warning he’ll face prison for dodging National Service.

Amos Yee, a 27-year-old Singaporean in U.S. immigration custody after being convicted of child pornography and grooming, has urged Singapore not to deport him, warning he would face prison for evading National Service and vowed to continue resisting enlistment through legal challenges and public protests. He claimed his return could destabilize the government, though Singapore’s Ministry of Defence confirmed he would face charges under the Enlistment Act, potentially leading to up to three years in prison and fines. His statements, shared in a blog post dated February 4, 2026, remain unverified, and public reaction in Singapore has largely dismissed his claims.