Tampines Avenue 12 fatal crash: Aunt addresses doubts over fundraiser for victims' 6-year-old son

The woman behind a fundraiser for the six-year-old son of a couple killed in a Tampines accident has addressed questions over whether the drive is legitimate. She said every donation was logged "to ensure complete transparency" and that the money would go only towards the boy’s education, medical costs, and other needs. The accident The fatal accident took place at Tampines Avenue 12 on Oct. 29. The child's parents, both 24, died after a car crashed into their motorcycle and another car. The woman was reportedly one month pregnant. A 30-year-old man has been handed nine charges, including one for dangerous driving causing death. Doubts raised about fundraiser The boy’s aunt first posted a PayNow QR code on her Instagram story for those wishing to help. However, over the weekend, a Facebook user urged people to stop sharing it, saying: "Stop sharing the donation and do not scan the PayNow. We don’t know this person." The boy's aunt then launched a fundraiser on Give.Asia and responded to the concerns in a series of stories on Instagram. According to her, she first put up the PayNow code as relatives, friends, and followers wanted to know how they could donate. She later shifted to Give.Asia after interest in the case grew. Contributions made through PayNow were recorded properly, and the QR code has expired, she said. She added that she had cleared up any misunderstandings with the concerned individuals, and noted that setting up a fundraiser in Singapore requires documentation and verification. Updates on the fundraiser As of 11am on Nov. 4, the fundraiser on Give.Asia has raised over S$470,000. On the page, the organiser said she began the drive as the boy’s aunt, and that it is "deeply personal" to her because the late father was her cousin, whom she saw as a younger brother. "The male victim was my cousin, but I have always regarded him as my little brother. I watched him grow up right before my eyes, and he has been part of our family for as long as I can remember." In an update on the fundraising page on Nov. 3, she thanked donors, describing the response as "truly overwhelming, far beyond what we ever expected". "We are deeply touched by every single donation, regardless of the amount, as well as every beautiful message, prayer and word of encouragement shared. Knowing that so many people care about his well-being and future means more to us than words can express." She also announced that the campaign would be closed on Nov. 12, which would have been the late father's 25th birthday. She stressed that all donations are meant only for the child’s welfare and future. The boy's aunt added that the family plans to consult a lawyer about setting up a suitable trust or fund. It is also working with both sides of the family and the relevant authorities on arrangements for the boy's care and legal guardianship, she said. "We are doing our best to ensure that the appropriate decisions are made in his best interests."