Reuangthieng Varinda, 45, was handed the fine in court on Jan. 8 after pleading guilty to obstructing an immigration officer in the execution of his duties, according to The Straits Times.

Varinda arrived at Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 from Bangkok on Aug. 28, 2024 and was reportedly under the influence of alcohol consumed during her flight.

While attempting to use an automated lane for immigration clearance, she ignored instructions to look into the camera and tried to exit the lane before being cleared.

The officer asked about her travel itinerary and travel companions but noted her speech was slurred and incoherent, The New Paper reported.

She was then escorted to the duty office for secondary checks and instructed to wait in a lounge next to a counter where her passport was placed.

Another officer assisting with secondary screenings retrieved her passport and directed her to use the biometric and fingerprint scanner at the manual counter. Instead of complying, Varinda headed back toward the automated lanes.

After placing her passport on a scanner, a third officer attempted to escort her back to the duty office.

During this interaction, Varinda scratched the officer’s right forearm.

Following the incident, Varinda was escorted to a holding room, and the police were alerted. She was arrested later that day.

Under Singaporean law, obstructing an immigration officer in the execution of their duties can result in a jail term of up to 12 months, a fine of up to S$4,000, or both.