Maserati Driver Who Dragged Police Officer 100m by Car... "Lifetime Driving Ban"

55-Month Prison Sentence and Lifetime Driving Ban

Singapore Police Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-joo] A heavy sentence was handed down to a foreign car driver who injured a police officer in Singapore.

On the 28th, according to local media including the daily Straits Times, the Singapore court sentenced the Maserati driver who dragged a police officer while hanging onto the car for over 100 meters to 55 months in prison and a lifetime driving ban, and imposed a fine of 3,700 Singapore dollars (approximately 3.21 million KRW).

Earlier, on November 17, 2017, around 9 p.m., Sergeant Khairullanwar Abd Kahar (26) stopped Li Chengyan (36), who was driving a Maserati without wearing a seatbelt.

Sergeant Khairullanwar stopped his motorcycle in front of the Maserati and approached the driver's seat.

At the time, Li Chengyan, who was under a driving ban, pretended to roll down the window but suddenly reversed and then rapidly accelerated forward, driving away.

Sergeant Khairullanwar, whose clothes were caught in the driver's door, was dragged on the road for more than 100 meters during this process.

He then tumbled onto the road, and Li Chengyan fled the scene.

As a result of the accident, Sergeant Khairullanwar received hospital treatment for injuries to his neck and right knee.

Li Chengyan fled to a friend's house but was arrested by the police. During the trial, he denied driving the Maserati at the time of the incident.

The prosecution requested the court to impose a 57-month prison sentence and a lifetime driving ban on Li Chengyan, stating that he committed a crime by dragging a police officer for a considerable distance.

Li Chengyan's lawyer admitted guilt and requested a prison sentence of less than two years and an "appropriate" driving ban, offering to pay a large fine.

The lawyer argued that Li Chengyan suffers from adjustment disorder and insomnia, excessively relying on alcohol and sleeping pills, appealing for leniency.

However, Judge Ng Peng Hong, recognizing obstruction of justice and the fact that Li Chengyan knowingly dragged the police officer, ruled, "The defendant deserves an appropriate punishment," largely accepting the prosecution's sentencing request.

Li Chengyan's lawyer stated plans to appeal.

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