Imagine getting locked out of nearly every pub, bar, and club in your home state for a whole year because of an incident you didn't even know happened.
That's the reality for Perth comedian Jasky Singh. You might know him from his viral TikTok videos where he does street-style public interviews. But right now, he's famous for a much darker reason. He's completely locked out of Western Australia's nightlife, and the way it happened should make you think twice the next time you hand over your driver's license at a venue door.
The problem centers on a tech company called ScanTek. It's an ID scanning system used by the vast majority of venues across Australia to flag troublemakers. When one venue blacklists you on this system, the ban ripples across the network.
The Night in Kalgoorlie That Triggered a Statewide Ban
The drama started back in November during a filming trip to Kalgoorlie. Jasky Singh and his content creation partner were shooting vox pops outside The Gold Bar. According to Singh, they wrapped up filming and decided to hop into the entry queue. They knew security wouldn't let them film inside, but they thought walking up to the door would make a funny, abrupt ending for their video.
They didn't get in that night. Singh thought nothing of it and went home. He doesn't go out much anyway.
Months passed. Then, he tried to attend a friend's function at a completely different venue. When the bouncer scanned his ID, the machine flagged him. The door worker looked stunned and told Singh he was slapped with a 12-month ban spanning every single ScanTek-enabled venue in the state. The restriction runs all the way until November 2026.
The venue management alleged that Singh harassed staff outside the Kalgoorlie premises. Singh fiercely denies this. He maintains he never even set foot inside the building.
The Automated Blacklist Problem
This situation highlights a massive flaw in how modern nightlife security operates. Private security guards now have the power to effectively exile you from public social spaces with zero oversight.
When Singh found out about the ban, he did what any rational person would do. He called the private security firm contracted by the venue to ask for details. He wanted to see the evidence or at least get an explanation.
They hung up on him.
There's no formal court, no neutral judge, and absolutely no transparent appeal process. One security guard having a bad night can push a button, log an allegation, and alter your social life for a year.
For an ordinary person, it ruins your weekends. For a content creator like Jasky Singh, it actively hurts your ability to network, attend industry events, and produce public-facing content. His TikTok video detailing the ordeal clocked over 1.4 million views because it struck a nerve. People are terrified of the lack of accountability.
How ID Scanning Systems Silently Control Your Social Life
Venues love digital scanning systems because they reduce liability and keep violent offenders out. That makes sense on paper. If someone starts a brawl, they shouldn't be allowed back next weekend.
But outsourcing public safety to automated systems creates an environment where you are guilty until proven innocent. The private databases operate under their own rules, completely separate from the actual legal system. If a police officer charges you with an offense, you get a day in court. If a bouncer flags your ID, you get a closed door and a dial tone.
The public reaction to Singh's viral explanation shows a deep divide. A lot of commenters shared similar horror stories of being banned from venues by association or over simple misunderstandings. Others defend the venues, arguing that hospitality staff face immense abuse and need absolute power to protect themselves.
The venue's side of the story hasn't been made public, and Singh claims he hasn't been allowed to see whatever report they filed against him.
What to Do If You Get Flagged at the Door
Don't scream, don't argue, and don't make a scene. It only guarantees the ban stays permanent or gets extended.
Ask the door staff calmly which scanning network flagged your ID. ScanTek is the major player, but there are others.
Contact the venue management via email rather than phone. You need a paper trail. Ask for the specific date, time, and nature of the alleged incident.
If the venue refuses to cooperate, you can lodge a formal complaint with the consumer protection body or liquor licensing authority in your state. They regulate venue licenses and can sometimes intervene if a business uses unfair commercial practices.
Keep your phone recording if you suspect an unfair interaction outside a venue. Public spaces are fair game for recording, and having objective video evidence is often the only tool you have to dispute a guard's word. Jasky Singh is currently stuck in limbo because his case lacks an independent reviewer. Until the hospitality industry introduces a fair dispute system, your night out rests entirely on the whim of whoever is holding the scanner.
