# French student pleads guilty and is fined for a straw-licking stunt in Singapore

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-30 07:29 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 12 · Current Velocity: 12.12

## Executive Summary
A French student in Singapore has been fined after a viral video captured them licking a drinking straw and returning it to an iJooz vending machine.

## Intelligence Brief
A French student faces a S$600 fine following a legal proceeding regarding a public stunt. The penalty serves as the resolution to a case involving the tampering of automated beverage dispensing equipment in Singapore, an action that drew widespread attention online.


The incident centers on a video showing the individual licking a straw and placing it back into the dispenser of an iJooz machine. According to CNA, CNN, DW.com, BBC, and AP News, the student entered a plea of guilty to the charges brought against them. Outlets note the total fine equates to approximately $465, with coverage focusing on the intersection of social media behavior and Singaporean public health standards.


While the financial penalty has been established, coverage does not specify if further administrative or educational consequences will follow for the student. The long-term impact on the iJooz machine’s maintenance protocols or potential changes to public safety regulations regarding unattended vending equipment remains unaddressed in current reports.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What was the student fined?
The student received a fine of S$600, which is approximately $465.

### Where did the incident occur?
The incident took place in Singapore involving an iJooz vending machine.

### What led to the fine?
The student pleaded guilty to a stunt involving licking a straw and returning it to an automated dispenser.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
French, Singapore

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yahoo | Student Fined for Licking Straws and Putting Them Back In Vending Machine for Social Media Stunt | 2026-07-30 18:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNUDZUY25OdWdOSDhQUGNCRHhOZTlYNTI4NDMxVjFJYmRMUFAzS1ppVnVZVEQ4ek5iYTl5dVdlcnlxUHJKUTRvNHlzdHpFbG82LXVmX2ItRl9zT19DVE1mWWNONUhpSFloSWg2c212Mk9CZFJIT3ljeTYtdnRjWjR5Wl9zWllmejRhcTVyZzRWZk9xZ3k4dHZINw?oc=5) |
| Newser | Teen Who Licked Public Straw Gets His Punishment | 2026-07-30 06:25 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxPMEU2Y1k0OGJvazBRS290VmlyR3ByRms5b01MQkNLaUNhWDNXQUloT3RZNlh5eEY4TnpxWnBBZF85NnM5YVFyTGUzbndvZHYtT1RqNnlOU1VWeUN0OWMwWWl5T2JvaGcyWkNnOFNEUTd4ZU1hNmNCS0hvQ3hkNVR1UHRSTmNWandYQk5QMWoxUVlZWVk?oc=5) |
| CTV News | Teen fined after pleading guilty in Singapore ‘straw licking’ case | 2026-07-30 05:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxOekE1bkpPZHRQLVlUMEMzcl83c2h0TTJwNFRHMHF4ZXlJZEw0bnRHb2xhSURTcU0zaF9FV1ZHQk9jSmF6OGFCVXJhZ2Y2Z2p6bWJ4MjhRSmhqWGhxMktDZzhMd2JJNmlWZVJWLUJKNXRBRTA1Y0ZtT3p4d3dkRFItbUtUWlZ4WlE3dWxEOEdfT2locXFGQzM1VWdZOThuWXRPdjEwTw?oc=5) |
| The Daily Beast | Singer Behind Classic Hit Dies at 84 | 2026-07-30 05:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxPTlZqaFgySWNsY1BNTWQ0dzBLQ1prMVl4cTJoX2hYSW9lN2E1Y0hMc3M1S2tCNDdUbXctbDdXNVRwVXNka3BTRVZiWGNzNEI5SGFNWTNySUdySk1ucml4a1B4MkVTOXhsMldBeUJFUFZXSHpPU1c3cUlMeGVRc2xjd3UtT1kybGFacjBzT2liQjlSMjA1UmhkdDZmLUpkeVE?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | French teenager fined £348 for licking a straw in Singapore | 2026-07-30 05:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxPc0piUjRoU18zOGM3OFJMajJLVGRHZjNNSWZaaTJ3NkFxWTVlcEkzVEEtbzV6WWxKcHRPWldDRmhJMDRVVUxuMUNZLV9VUnJPbllZa1ZmVTVSY29EWkllMDlMd0tHZnFER3NyLWoyTE5jRGpnVnJlZXJ3Q2FWOXQtVFRTUkxjZnR5aXdnQnpaYnpFMGhq?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | French teenager fined in Singapore for viral straw-licking prank | 2026-07-30 05:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxNVTcwYmdpSktsSG84X01SQTFUaXN6cE5BbnAyUHZGalNtZjNSNko4SW5xT3JVcjNxTm1QZGhLejRDMmV0OHdMNWh6MGlUdElNREJ1aHpWdlc0LTRrTUZ2SlNNUGR3ZmY1bUhtUXZJN2VIajV2ZGI5R3BLczYtakFNV0xnYXVERDJlWkQtMXJzaVpnWmZ0ZDl4Ym93?oc=5) |
| The Straits Times | Teen who licked iJooz straw in viral video fined $600 | 2026-07-30 05:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxNUnBJYXQ2X3NFYjFsUnV2ZzNVYlhmalJOWko2RWpUeEswQnowTVVhaVFVRm1LSXBvSjN0a1hGTVhUak52bXpiUnZudWJ0M1JObFpmdGIza2N4UU5VUnlpRG92SEU5QVNubC1HRFVvLUtfdE9VcHVJOGpwWWFkSXBDQnNSMzZIWUk3WjJ5WHFITWhycW8?oc=5) |
| RTE.ie | French teen fined in Singapore 'straw licking' case | 2026-07-30 05:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMickFVX3lxTFBPY3U4Qjc2Y0s5ZWh5UjE3aE54ckpYTHczUXJHWVRBaDQ2MF84bmFFWEpyVGxGaThaM21JMDNwTTM2Tk9IaVduRWpHazgwVWtKLXliUi1KdXQ0UTBaR1VWOTEzWnBDVVRIOXhMRUxkMVhyZw?oc=5) |
| ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | French student pleads guilty and is fined for a straw-licking stunt in Singapore | 2026-07-30 05:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxPTFdxZzh0cG11VVVoTTFaRkxqOTcybHFYNjdkb0diM2ZkbDBSVDFwSmozcHJ3UExZWnRJTERvOTJQLTFRSUlfLWhuRW9YZVo1VnJ3RlRFT2dRNTMyd3l6MF9pVm9kcXM2Q2R6Y3NWZnIyV2NBLTU4WTZ6cjQzbWhQeWtQNUhBUy1rS2N4Wm1RTjBvZFJjWnI3LVREV2VZT0d3RnVfY19KaEI4bFlZ0gGyAUFVX3lxTE9mbUdhaTQwV1F6em81WGxLemhUYkdOeW9ORWhzMGdmTC1zZzZVOVdoSnY1VWZ6ZkMzSzl2Tkh1enc2WjY0bXRPd1I2YW1ydk9zNlhJRzlibXNvOHVRM0NmRGNtbTVSMkxTSGgwalE2SVRlVEtCSDRqVDExX0lGVE44cFphRi1fQVVWQ3pwVmZveW1hMHJreHhybG1fRjJHcVlwaDJFaUN) |
| CNA | Teen who licked iJooz straw and returned it to vending machine gets S$600 fine | 2026-07-30 03:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxOd0xBTjEzMm1fbGJSZVM0VDM3V2d0bDJjenZVUVplUk01ZENWajFQa19UVHNSTHJPdV9RMWIzeHY4Y25qMTdHRUdlcTBjSzJTX3FoSHRzSXVfb2lOZzlheVB5cVU0Um5ZWF9EeVZyMFJUUXp6T2czMEgwZG51UEd3eER0RzNDcS1UZm9XQjlxdURHUVZjQzJONDBpRkpTMy1sOEpoMy1Eak1yZw?oc=5) |
| DW.com | French student fined over Singapore straw licking prank | 2026-07-30 03:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxPWm14cWQwQ2diUVUzSnMycVFzdkJmQkNzbjd0NlpEbjllaXc1NE5sSVJnbVFiQzl5a05nWjNZWUVKcU93R0JWRzg0VzB6VHVObmo5Y3NPVXBmR3cwN25UQUNTT3pJZ2QydF9oRnE5NEluOHVDRGx1V3ZyZHdCclNWZm1NRk1ZMHRFMkRxTHhyeEFvUdIBkgFBVV95cUxQZW9KVW1xeWxIM3dVZGpudW5UMEpONjFNZmJzdXNGV2o5N1BjOFc0RFdBY3I4MDBRZXRQZFozNmF5TG9xU1VxUnF5Z0hRckluRG9Mc1R1VndUS3JjdzlDNlRjT0hScmhKaVpnal94YzlUQ05yd19PaURZNkNBR3lKLWhqQU5XUktoUzh2OVc2a2o1QQ?oc=5) |
| CNN | French student behind straw-licking stunt in Singapore fined | 2026-07-30 03:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNX3NwT3FDWHpMdlVzMkFvQXpuX3BqaXdHY3ZfQjY5TDFjV2pvNXZJSnBORVJ1S2ZfanhfUjVENlhrSF9nelZ6QUQ2OF9XVGFwVVJGM0VMMkhZYkZPVXg0bWhQLTQtajFCS1NDX1FmM09QTlJsNHFpNkRSZGc0YzhYdw?oc=5) |
| BBC | Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt | 2026-07-30 03:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE4yY2s1MC04VHo5YXR3TjRnX0FlamlYTFVuMXF2MG5QNWRGY1Q3aEI0dll2THRyM09KeUg5RjhzUEd0eVNad3BTNk9zeDlVSkdBVkg3YkFMeGZlZw?oc=5) |
| AP News | French student pleads guilty and is fined for a straw-licking stunt in Singapore | 2026-07-30 03:55 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxPb2ZDejhRMXAxRGVHMF9KR1R4djRSS25VUktnU0ItWl9NeEg5M29yWEVvWDd4dWtrdF9ITVc3NjZRa2c5QjhSRVhMTlJNN19BanJQdnZVcnRkQUpLSTMwVVRtSGQzSGd0T3RBQ3F3aGNOVzJOM1dPN1ZUS09kc2NiNHA3TmpTNmphQXlpYng0aVd5dFZW?oc=5) |

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