Singaporean Woman Killed in Spain: Judge Blocks Suspect's Deportation to Singapore over Death Penalty Concerns

Audrey Fang case: Spanish judge blocks suspect’s deportation to S’pore over death penalty concerns

Thus, it is unlikely that Mitchell Ong will face the death penalty if charged with murder. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singaporean woman killed in Spain: Judge blocks suspect's deportation to Singapore over death penalty concerns

A Spanish judge said a request to deport Singaporean suspect Mitchell Ong did not meet the conditions outlined under Spain's Organic Law.

Singapore says no jurisdiction to try Mitchell Ong if deported from Spain over alleged murder

Singapore authorities have stated that they would be unable to investigate or prosecute Mitchell Ong, the Singaporean man accused of murdering compatriot Audrey Fang in Spain, should he be deported. This clarification follows a Spanish court’s decision to block the deportation request. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) told CNA on 29 May 2025 that Singapore lacks legal jurisdiction over crimes committed outside its territory. “Thus, if he is de…

Audrey Fang case: Spanish judge blocks suspect’s deportation to Singapore over death penalty concerns

SINGAPORE — An attempt by Spanish immigration authorities to deport Mitchell Ong, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang in Spain, was blocked by a local court over death penalty concerns. Thus, it is unlikely that the 44-year-old will face the death penalty if charged with murder, as a murder charge in Spain carries a jail sentence ranging from 15 years to 25 years. News of the deportation request being blocked was …

Spanish Judge Blocks Mitchell Ong's Deportation in Audrey Fang Murder Case Over Death Penalty

A Spanish judge has blocked the deportation of Mitchell Ong, the 44-year-old Singaporean suspected of murdering fellow citizen Audrey Fang in Spain. The Court of First Instance and Instruction in Cieza denied the request on 28 May, citing concerns over Singapore’s death penalty. Spanish Judge Denies Deportation Request Over Death Penalty Concerns The judge ruled that Ong did not meet the criteria outlined in Article 57.7 of Spain’s Organic Law, …

Audrey Fang case: Spanish judge blocks suspect's deportation to S'pore over death penalty concerns

An attempt by Spanish immigration authorities to deport Mitchell Ong, the suspect in the fatal stabbing of fellow Singaporean Audrey Fang in Spain, was blocked by a local court over death penalty concerns....