Chitchat Lawyer Ravi’s friend charged for consuming drugs

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M. Ravi’s death: Friend accused of taking drugs with ex-lawyer charged with meth consumption​

SINGAPORE – The man who

allegedly took drugs with former lawyer Ravi Madasamy,

better known as M. Ravi, was handed a fresh drug-related charge on Jan 2.


Shawn Loo Zhi Jian, 40, is now accused of consuming methamphetamine on or before Dec 24, 2025.

Loo is represented by lawyer Ashvin Hariharan and his case has been adjourned to Jan 28.

He was first charged on Dec 26, 2025, with arranging a gathering where controlled drugs were consumed.

Loo allegedly arranged a gathering with Mr Ravi to consume methamphetamine at an Upper Boon Keng Road flat on Dec 24 between 1am and 5am.

Mr Ravi was 56 when

he died on Dec 24.



The police previously said he had consumed drugs with a friend before he was found unconscious at the flat that day. Paramedics had responded to a call at around 5.40am

 

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Singapore court hands man linked to M Ravi’s death an additional drug charge​

Malay Mail
Fri, 2 January 2026 at 2:04 PM GMT+7
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Malay Mail
SINGAPORE, Jan 2 — A 40-year-old man linked to the death of lawyer M Ravi has been handed an additional drug-related charge, bringing the total number of charges he faces to two.

According to Channel News Asia (CNA), Shawn Loo Zhi Jian was charged on Friday with taking methamphetamine on or before December 24, 2025, an offence punishable by a jail term of between one and 10 years, a fine of up to S$20,000, or both.

The charge was brought on January 2. The offence allegedly took place on or before December 24, 2025.

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He had earlier been charged over a gathering at an Upper Boon Keng Road flat in the early hours of December 24, 2025, allegedly knowing that methamphetamine would be consumed, an offence carrying up to 20 years’ jail and caning.

Loo appeared in person at the State Courts dressed in a white shirt, CNA reported. He is currently out on bail of S$20,000. The prosecution sought a four-week adjournment for investigations to be completed and the case has been fixed for further mention on January 28.

Ravi, 56, died on December 24, 2025. The lawyer was known for his involvement in human rights cases and pro bono work.

Earlier statements by the police and the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said preliminary investigations indicated that Loo had told investigators he and Ravi met at the apartment to take drugs that were allegedly from both men.

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Loo later said Ravi showed worrying symptoms and became unresponsive after allegedly taking the drugs. He reportedly performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation before seeking help.

Ravi was taken unconscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Subsequent investigations indicated that Loo may have disposed of some drugs before officers arrived at the scene.

The police and CNB previously said the matter had been referred to the police for a possible offence of “perverting the course of justice”.