By John Leyden for The Register.
This story has been reproduced with permission.
Garyl Tan Jia Luo, 17, is the first person to face charges under
Singapore's Computer Misuse Act, the Straits Times via
AP
reports.
The teenager also faces a possible fine of up to 10,000
Singapore dollars ($6,425) if convicted despite the lack of
aggravating factors to his alleged crimes.
There's no suggestion he did any mischief beyond allegedly
freeloading his neighbour's net connection without permission.
After questioning by police, Tan was released on bail pending
his next scheduled court appearance, which is due to take place
Wednesday (November 15).
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2006
