12-4-2024 (SINGAPORE) The aftermath of an attempt to gain unauthorized access to a Bruno Mars concert venue has led to charges against Karl Phillippe Njiomo Tengueu, a 23-year-old Cameroonian. Tengueu appeared in court on Friday (Apr 12), facing a slew of charges, including forgery, criminal trespass, attempted criminal trespass, cheating, and attempted cheating.
The charges stem from an incident surrounding American pop sensation Bruno Mars’ performances at the National Stadium on Apr 3, Apr 5, and Apr 6. Tengueu stands accused of forging a VIP ticket and a Singapore Sports Hub staff pass to gain entry to one of Mars’ concerts.
According to the charge sheets, Tengueu digitally altered a document resembling a staff pass from the Singapore Sports Hub on Apr 3, adding his photograph and name. This forgery was purportedly an attempt to deceive authorities into granting him access to the Bruno Mars concert. Additionally, Tengueu allegedly fabricated a VIP ticket for the same event, allowing him access to the VIP area.
On the evening of Apr 3, Tengueu allegedly presented the fraudulent staff pass to security personnel at the Sports Hub, successfully gaining entry to the concert venue. Subsequently, he trespassed into the Sports Hub without a valid ticket.
Undeterred by his initial success, Tengueu attempted to repeat his scheme on Apr 5, once again presenting the doctored staff pass. However, this time, his efforts were thwarted.
Tengueu has remained in custody since Apr 6 and is scheduled to appear in court again on Apr 26. If convicted of forgery, he could face a maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine. For cheating, the potential penalties include imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both. Criminal trespass carries a possible sentence of up to three months’ imprisonment, a fine of up to S$1,500, or both.
