Police Investigating Jarrett Tee’s False Claim of Being an NUS Student
The Singapore police have launched an investigation into Tee Lee Kiat Jarrett’s claim that he was a student at the National University of Singapore (NUS), following confirmation from the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC). Tee, who made headlines for causing a fatal accident that claimed the life of an 18-year-old woman during an illegal late-night street race, had allegedly misrepresented himself as an NUS student.
Initial reports stated that Tee was enrolled at NUS at the time of the crash, sparking outrage and concern from the public. However, in a statement released on 1 July 2025, NUS clarified that Tee had never been affiliated with the university and that there were no records of him as a student.
The AGC revealed that Tee asserted in his police statement on 8 March 2024 that he was a full-time NUS student, an assertion later included in the “Statement of Facts” agreed upon by the prosecution and defence during his court proceedings.
False Student Status Did Not Affect Sentencing
According to the AGC spokesperson, Tee’s claim of being an NUS student was not material to the charges he faced, nor was it a factor in his sentencing. The statement of facts, containing his false claim, was submitted when Tee pleaded guilty on 27 June 2025.
The police have since been tasked with investigating how and why Tee misrepresented his educational background, which has raised questions about the accuracy of defendants’ statements and potential misuse of academic affiliations.
An AGC spokesperson emphasised: “We understand that NUS has clarified that there are no records of Tee ever being a student of NUS and he has no affiliation with the university.” The probe aims to establish whether Tee’s false statement was deliberate and whether further legal action is warranted.
Fatal Accident During Illegal Street Race
On 23 February 2024, Tee was involved in a dangerous late-night “blocking and braking” game along Yishun Avenue 1, where he deliberately swerved his car into the path of a motorcycle. The impact caused both the rider and the pillion passenger to be thrown from the bike. The 18-year-old pillion rider, Leann Lim Jia Le, succumbed to her injuries shortly after the collision.
Adding to the outrage, Tee was reported to have made a callous remark following the accident, saying that Lim “deserved it as she come and push my limit.” This chilling statement shocked many Singaporeans and drew widespread condemnation on social media.
Tee was later convicted of one count of dangerous driving causing death, a charge under Singapore’s Road Traffic Act. On 27 June 2025, he was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison and handed a 10-year driving ban.
Singapore Takes Fatal Accidents Seriously
Fatal accidents and cases of dangerous driving remain a pressing issue in Singapore, where road safety and the integrity of the justice system are paramount. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Traffic Police have in recent years stepped up enforcement efforts, but incidents like this underscore the continued need for vigilance.
The outcome of the police investigation into Tee’s false claim could set a precedent for how future cases involving false statements to authorities are handled. The public can expect updates from the police or AGC once the investigation concludes.