Singaporean police have arrested and charged two men who allegedly aided fans attempting to sneak into Taylor Swift concerts without tickets. The incidents took place at the third of Swift’s six shows in Singapore on 26 February 2024. One of three men who were let into the concert by the accused group was Chinese influencer Yang Junhao, who claimed that he was unaware the tickets he had bought were fake. Yang stated in a video that he had been brought out of the concert to be interrogated by police. A third man was also arrested and is being investigated.
Singapore has particularly stringent laws and those convicted of cheating could potentially serve a three-year jail sentence. The concerts, a component of Swift’s mammoth ‘Eras’ tour, were in high demand in the region, comprising the sole stop there during the tour. Tickets for the shows sold out several months in advance.
Security personnel at the Singapore Sports Hub venue detained numerous people who attempted to trespass at the concert venue. Organisers of the concerts have stated that they will be diligently cooperating with authorities to ensure public safety and security.
Singapore had signed up to an exclusivity deal that allegedly prevented Swift from bringing her show to another location within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – a bloc of 10 countries. This arrangement was criticised by a Philippines lawmaker, who requested the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs to raise formal objections to the grant.
Singapore Prime Minister responded to these objections by saying that the arrangement had been successful, stating that he did not perceive it as unfriendly. Swift’s final three tour dates in Singapore are scheduled for March 7, 8, and 9
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