AKIPRESS.COM - A Singapore teenager has been charged over an online video criticising Christianity and the country's recently deceased founding PM Lee Kuan Yew.

Sixteen-year-old Amos Yee, who was detained on Sunday shortly after Mr Lee's state funeral, has been given bail set at S$20,000 ($14,500).

The video sparked a huge backlash from grieving Singaporeans and more than 20 police reports were lodged, reports BBC.

Singapore has strict hate speech laws strengthened under Mr Lee's leadership.

Lee Kuan Yew was deeply respected by Singaporeans and his death last week prompted unprecedented public mourning.

He was widely seen as the architect of Singapore's prosperity, but during his 31 years as prime minister he also clamped down on opponents, imposed strict social rules and tight political control.

In the expletive-laden eight-minute video which was uploaded last Friday, Amos Yee celebrated Mr Lee's death and criticised his strict control of Singapore, calling him "a horrible person".