Intern, 19, in S'pore urinates into female colleague's water bottle after becoming unhappy at work

A 19-year-old intern who urinated into a colleague's water bottle after becoming unhappy at his workplace was sentenced on Jul. 9 to 12 months' probation and 60 hours of community service, Shin Min Daily News reported.

He pleaded guilty to one count of mischief.

As he was under 18 at the time of the offence, his identity cannot be disclosed.

Grew resentful over unclear instructions

The incident took place on the afternoon of Aug. 1, 2024, at a retail outlet in an undisclosed shopping mall, where the youth was working as an intern.

According to the facts of the case, he had grown resentful as he felt that staff members had given him unclear instructions.

That afternoon, he took a water bottle from a randomly chosen locker in the staff room, urinated into it, and returned it to where it was.

Colleague drank from the bottle

At about 2pm that day, a 28-year-old sales assistant drank from the bottle and immediately noticed a foul taste.

She found that the liquid had turned yellow and gave off a strong smell of urine. She subsequently reported the matter to the store's management, who confronted the intern.

He admitted to the act, and the sales assistant lodged a police report the following day.

Besides probation and community service, the youth must also observe a curfew.

His parents were required to post a S$5,000 bond to ensure his good behaviour throughout the probation period.