In August 2020, the Police received several reports against a 32-year-old man for allegedly offering money in exchange for sexual services to victims below the age of 18 years old between 2017 and 2020. Upon his arrest, he was found to be in possession of several obscene videos, including some involving his sexual acts with others, which he had surreptitiously taken.
The Police will be charging the man with offences under the Children and Young Persons Act, the Penal Code and the Films Act on 19 August 2021.
Under the Children and Young Persons Act in force at the time of the alleged offences, the man, if found guilty for sexual exploitation of a young person below 16 years of age, may face a fine not exceeding $10,000, imprisonment for a term of up to 5 years, or both.
Under the Penal Code in force at the time of the alleged offences, the man, if found guilty for communicating for the purpose of obtaining for consideration sexual services of a minor under 18 years of age, may face imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years, a fine, or both.
Under the Films Act in force at the time of the alleged offences, the man, if found guilty for making an obscene film, may face a fine of not less than $20,000 but not more than $40,000, imprisonment for a term of up to 2 years, or both. If found guilty for having in his possession any obscene film, the man may face a fine of up to $20,000, imprisonment for a term of up to 6 months or both.
The Police take a tough stance against sexual crimes, particularly those that target vulnerable victims such as the young. The Police will spare no effort in ensuring that such offenders are brought to justice to face the full brunt of the law.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
18 August 2021 @ 9:00 PM