SINGAPORE — Dutch electronics giant Philips is under investigation in Singapore after a marketing campaign for a new shaver triggered a search for a wild bear.Philips issued a public apology after a fuzzy video of a bear-like creature was sent to a social-media website by a marketing firm on Wednesday, triggering a search by zoo officials -- armed with a tranquiliser gun -- and animal-welfare activists.
A police spokesman confirmed that "we are investigating an offence of public nuisance under section 268 of the penal code." Anyone found guilty of such an offence can be punished with a fine of up to 1,000 Singapore dollars (750 US). Full story
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