An Indian-origin man was on Thursday charged in a Singapore court for driving a luxury sports car with his two children sitting on the car boot.
Prem Anan Sugunakumar faces one count of a rash act that endangered the safety of children below the age of 14, Channel News Asia reported. He is alleged to have driven through an upmarket housing area on October 20, 2025, while allowing the children, aged eight and seven, to sit atop the rear boot.
In court, Prem’s lawyer said his client would be “taking a certain course” and asked the court to reflect an early plea of guilt, requesting time to take instructions. The case will return to court on April 22.
Videos of the incident circulated on social media last year. Singapore police stated that children must be properly secured when travelling in vehicles and must not be placed in dangerous positions such as on car boots.
If convicted of a rash act endangering life, a person may be jailed for up to six months, fined up to SGD2,500 (USD 1,950), or both. Where the victim is below 14, the offender may face up to twice the maximum penalty.
