Man Arrested For Outrage Of Modesty

The Police have arrested a 23-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of outrage of modesty.

On 12 September 2018 at 11.20pm, the Police were alerted to a case of outrage of modesty at Serangoon MRT station involving a 28-year-old female victim. The suspect had allegedly molested the woman on board the train. He is believed to have molested the victim a second time after she alighted the train.

Through follow-up investigations, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division and Public Transport Security Command established the identity of the man and arrested him along Hougang Ave 5 on 16 September 2018.

Police investigations are ongoing. Anyone convicted for outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code, Chapter 224 is liable for a jail term of up to 2 years, or with fine, caning, or with any combination of such punishments.

Members of the public are advised to adopt the following crime prevention measures when taking public transport:

Be alert and attentive to your surroundings. Where possible, move away if someone stands or sits exceptionally close to you; and

If you are molested, seek help immediately from those around you. Take note of the prominent features and attire of the suspect as well as the direction in which he or she went. Call ‘999’ as soon as possible to increase the chances of apprehending the suspect early. If it is safe to do so, the victim or other witnesses of the crime may assist to detain the suspect while waiting for the Police to arrive.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
17 September 2018 @ 6:25 PM