Two men charged after fugitive housebreaking suspect absconds while on bail
Two men have been charged for allegedly helping a Chinese national, accused of housebreaking, to secure bail before he absconded. The fugitive, who vanished after being released on a S$30,000 bond, remains at large as police work with international agencies to track him down.
- Two men charged for helping a Chinese national accused of housebreaking to secure bail before he absconded.
- The fugitive, Long Zhihua, is wanted in connection with a S$570,000 jewellery theft.
- Both accused face multiple charges for obstruction of justice and unlawful bail arrangements.
SINGAPORE: Two men were charged in court on 22 July 2025 for allegedly helping a housebreaking suspect secure bail, after which he absconded.
The fugitive, 39-year-old Chinese national Long Zhihua, is believed to be part of a housebreaking syndicate. He faces charges of housebreaking and possession of stolen property linked to a break-in at a landed home along Windsor Park Road on 21 June 2024.
Together with an accomplice, Long allegedly stole more than S$570,000 worth of jewellery. He was granted bail of S$30,000 on 1 April 2025 but went missing a few days later.
The State Courts have since issued a warrant of arrest, and Singapore authorities are working with overseas law enforcement agencies to locate him.
Charges for obstruction and unlawful bail arrangement
Wilson Ang, 41, and Wai Kei Fung, 25, were each charged with one count of obstructing the course of justice and one count of entering into an unlawful agreement to indemnify against liability — an offence under the Criminal Procedure Code.
Ang, a Singaporean, faces an additional charge of giving false information to a public servant.
According to the Singapore Police Force (SPF), Ang posed as Long’s bailor despite not knowing him personally. He allegedly agreed to do so in exchange for money and entered an arrangement with a third party to protect himself from financial loss if Long breached his bail.
Wai, a Malaysian national, is accused of delivering the S$30,000 in cash to Ang and later picking Long up from prison after his release. He allegedly brought Long to a hotel and paid for his stay.
Ang then reportedly lodged a false police report claiming he had maintained contact with Long before losing touch, in an attempt to deny involvement.
After Long failed to appear in court, he was officially declared a fugitive. The SPF confirmed that international efforts are ongoing to locate him.
Court proceedings and penalties
Both men appeared in court via video link and are currently in remand.
The prosecution objected to bail for Wai, citing his role in the escape and his high flight risk as a foreign national. Ang was granted bail of S$15,000.
The case has been adjourned to 18 August 2025 for further investigation.
If convicted of obstructing justice, each faces up to seven years’ jail, a fine, or both. Entering into an indemnity agreement carries a maximum penalty of three years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both. Providing false information to a public servant is punishable by up to two years’ jail, a fine, or both.
The SPF said it takes a serious view of any act that undermines the administration of justice and warned that offenders will be dealt with firmly under the law.
