SINGAPORE — Hoping to extend her stay in Singapore beyond its valid period, a woman from the Philippines decided to arrange a sham marriage with a Singaporean and gave him money as a reward to lessen his financial burdens.
A 29-year-old Filipina was sentenced to six month’s jail for entering into a marriage of conveniencePanganiban Mary Jane Jimenez paid Mohamed Fauzy S$3,000 in return for the favour
She was working as a performing artiste for a pub at 29 Mosque Street and was on a work permit that was valid from Sept 3, 2022 to Feb 16, 2023. In order that she may remain in Singapore, Jimenez then conceived the idea of entering into a marriage of convenience. In January 2023, Fauzy agreed with the plan to reduce his financial burden. He had outstanding credit card debt and child maintenance fees for this three children from his previous marriage.
On April 19, 2023, they solemnised their marriage at the bar and thereafter, she handed over the remaining S$2,500 to him.However, throughout the marriage, Fauzy would act as the resident sponsor or the spouse for Jiminez’s applications to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority for immigration purposes.Another long-term visit pass application was rejected.
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