INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Ben Davis is alleged to have committed offences under Singapore's Enlistment ActFulham's Ben Davis has missed his mandatory national
service in Singapore and could face time in prison, says the country's Ministry of Defence.The 18-year-old signed for the Premier League
club on a two-year deal in July but his government denied his application to defer his duties.All men from Singapore over 18 must serve in
the armed forces, police or civil defence force for two years.If Davis evades service for two years he may face up to four months in
jail.The sentence rises in accordance with the length of time service is avoided, with a maximum of three years for those who evade duty for
service defaulter," a Ministry of Defence spokesperson said."He failed to report for national service as required
He is also staying overseas without a valid Exit Permit."Deferments for sportspeople are rarely granted by Singapore's Ministry of
Defence.It said in July they are only given to "those who represent Singapore in international competitions like the Olympic Games and are
potential medal winners for Singapore".The midfielder became the first player from Singapore to sign a professional contract at a Premier
League club when he joined last summer.He has featured for Fulham's Under-18s 10 times and has been called up by the Singapore team but is
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