Consular Assistance for Singaporeans Detained by US Border and Immigration Services in 2024 and 2025

Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs (a) whether any Singaporeans in the United States of America have sought consular assistance following detention by the United States (i) Customs and Border Protection or (ii) Immigration and Customs Enforcement in 2024 and 2025, respectively; and (b) if so, how many.

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends consular assistance to Singaporeans in the United States of America, including those detained by the Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. There were eight cases in the past two years.