Singapore Has No Jurisdiction Over Audrey Fang Case: MHA

If deported, suspect cannot be prosecuted here as alleged murder took place in Spain

- Aqil Hamzah and Samuel Devaraj

As the fatal stabbing of Singaporean Audrey Fang took place in Spain, Singapore has no jurisdiction over the alleged murder, and thus would not be able to investigate or prosecute Singaporean suspect Mitchell Ong if he were to be deported.

This follows the news on May 28 that an attempt to deport the 44-year-old by Spanish immigration authorities had been rejected by a Spanish court.

In response to queries, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on May 29 that it has communicated its position to its Spanish counterparts, and that the Singapore Government would assist them within the ambit of Singapore's laws.

Law enforcement agencies there, meanwhile, have told the ministry that they are currently prosecuting Ong in Spain.

News of the deportation request being blocked was first reported by Spanish daily La Opinion de Murcia on May 28.