Singapore authorities handed down a sentence against the man who assaulted superstar Ariana Grande. The individual, identified as Johnson Wen, a 26-year-old Australian, will not only serve a nine-day jail sentence, but will also be deported and permanently banned from the Asian country. The incident, which has been described as a “zero tolerance” message, occurred on November 13 during the red carpet premiere of the musical film 'Wicked: For Good'. Wen, described by the prosecution as a “serial intruder” with a history of unauthorized approaches to celebrities, evaded security and went directly toward the singer. The tense situation was contained thanks to the quick intervention of Cynthia Erivo, Grande's co-star, who stepped in to protect her. An unusual and expeditious legal response: The speed with which the case was processed demonstrated Singapore's resolve in the face of public disorder. Wen pleaded guilty to the charge of disturbing the peace and served his nine-day sentence in a local jail.

Immediately after his release, he was turned over to immigration authorities, who carried out his deportation and imposed a permanent ban on re-entry.

According to reports, Wen's intention was to record a viral video for social media, an act that revived the global conversation about the growing risks celebrities face at public events and the need to strengthen security protocols.

The case generated a widespread reaction on social media, where users praised Cynthia Erivo's bravery and questioned the security lapses that allowed the intrusion.