Clarke Quay Shockwaves: A 26‑Year‑Old’s Dark Tale
Who is the suspect?
Wong Zhun Siong, a 26‑year‑old Singaporean, faces a court showdown that will test even the most serious of minds.
Charges at a glance
- Rape of an 18‑year‑old – a night that started with drinks, ended with a nightmare.
- Attempted rape of a 27‑year‑old – a bathroom drama that did not go as he hoped.
- Police misconduct against mobile phones & wallets – loot at the Clarke Quay pump.
- Photographic evidence of unconsented nude images – two more counts held in the wings.
- Other less‑fired charges, including fraudulent possession of personal items.
Story timeline: a night gone wrong
March 23, 2019 – the 18‑year‑old met her boyfriend at F Club, a whirl of booze and noise. After a Grab ride that left her side‑by‑side with her bud, Wong spotted her lean, lonely. The night took a turn for the worse when he entered her tech‑free zone, lured her to a Starbucks, then to a taxi that delivered her to his apartment.
Surveillance? It caught the blurry moments she’s vomiting, stumbling, and ultimately waking up almost naked, with the faint scent of “did this actually happen?”
Evidence in the courtroom
- Text messages proving the suspect knew she was tipsy.
- Pictures taken in her most vulnerable state.
- Witness testimony of the taxi ride to his home.
April 2018 – The other chapter
In the same hilly area of Clarke Quay, a 27‑year‑old woman encountered the same suspect after a night out at Zouk. He tried to pull a move in a toilet, failed, and then drove her home – only to find her phone missing. The story ends with two strangers parting ways, but the suspect’s record still rocks the court.
What’s next?
Today, the High Court will hear his defense over 12 days. While ten charges are on the sidelines, the main claims of rape and attempted rape are front‑and‑center—no room for denial.
A note of caution
This is a serious crime; the word “humor” here is not a joke about the victims but a reminder that life is often unpredictable. In the courtroom, justice will be measured in facts, not in quips.
This story originally appeared in The Straits Times.
