Six men who had been sent back to Indonesia after immigration breaches tried to re-enter Singapore illegally on a sampan, but were caught when it sank.
On Monday, they were sentenced to jail terms of one year to one year and nine months, and between four and 10 strokes of the cane.
The group was led by 23-year-old Asrarudin, who steered the boat despite having no experience.
He was joined by 28-year-old Brick, a repeat offender who received the heaviest sentence of nearly two years.
Four other…
Singapore jails, canes 6 Indonesians after illegal re-entry on sinking boat
