Singapore  - A Swedish student and his Singaporean friend were charged in a district court Thursday for appearing nude in public at a popular restaurant district.

Jan Philip, 21, a Swedish student on an exchange programme, and Eng Kai Er, 24, a university student in Sweden, each face a fine of up to 2,000 Singapore dollars (1,321 US dollars) and a jail term of up to three months.

The duo stunned passers-by on January 24 when they strolled naked through Holland Village, which is popular among expatriates in Singapore.

Both were clad in black suits Thursday when they appeared before District Judge Shaiffudin Saruwan, the Straits Times newspaper reported.

Philip was offered bail of 5,000 Singapore dollars and had his passport impounded. Eng was not required to post bail because she is a Singaporean. (dpa)