Traffic police officer who helped friend find out his ex-girlfriend reported him gets jail

A suspended traffic police officer has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for misusing internal Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) systems. Shivasuria Maniam Kesaval, 29, accessed the systems to help his friend, Brayden Ong Ying Shan, identify who had reported him for driving without a valid license.

Ong, 25, was ambushed by police on July 12, 2022, and his vehicle impounded. He contacted Shivasuria, a friend and traffic police officer, who then used his access to MHA's systems. Shivasuria uncovered personal details and the original report filed by Ong's ex-girlfriend on July 2, 2022.

Following this discovery, Ong confronted his ex-girlfriend, revealing he knew who reported him and issuing a death threat. He also hinted at Shivasuria's involvement, mentioning he had a "high ranking TP friend" and implying Shivasuria could investigate her family. Ong further instructed his ex-girlfriend to provide her family members' names, suggesting he would have Shivasuria check them to identify the informant.

Ong later attempted suicide and was hospitalized, where Shivasuria visited him. The police investigation into Shivasuria's unauthorized access led to his suspension and subsequent conviction. Ong has since absconded and is wanted on a warrant of arrest. Both men contested the charges, but were convicted by District Judge Lim Tse Haw, who found their testimonies not credible.

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I got a TP friend that is high ranking.