The inhumane Thomas Chua Poh Heng, 39-year-old, who gloating about Nadzrie’s death,was charged on (Jun 5, 2017) for stealing a bottle of perfume at Mustafa Centre along Syed Alwi Road.
Many netizens assumed that he still is working with airlines but turn out to be a part-time deliveryman.
Thomas Chua Poh Heng was arrested on on Sunday (Jun 4, 2017) after the leaving the department store at around 5.30am without paying for a 100ml bottle of Must de Cartier perfume worth S$98.
He will be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for two weeks for psychiatric evaluation.
The Police revealed that, Thomas Chua Poh Heng was seen suspiciously by Mustafa Centre’s in-house security officers. The officers stopped him outside the store and conducted a spot check and found the unpaid bottle of perfume. He was then handed over to the Police.
Thomas Chua was also under investigation for other three separate reports lodged against him which include shop thefts and traffic violations since January this year, and these investigations were still ongoing.
Thomas Chua Poh Heng earlier allegedly claimed that the deceased traffic police officer had issued him a traffic ticket before and his death was karma for allegedly abusing his authority as a policeman.
Many netizens are outraged by his horrible post including our Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam, who was also deeply upset and angry about a gloating post that Thomas Chua Poh Heng has made on Police Officer Nadzrie’s death.
The Police also clarified that Thomas Chua Poh Heng did receive traffic summonses but confirmed that none of them was issued by the officer Nadzrie Matin, who died while on duty.
“The remarks were hurtful and unfair to not only our officers but to his friends, family and loved ones as well. However, we remain objective and professional in our dealing with Thomas Chua,” said SPF
If convicted of shoplifting, he faces up to seven years in jail and a fine. The case will be heard again on Jun 19, 2017.
