Singapore Teacher Admits to Molesting 13 Boys Over Three Years
The case went public after a 39‑year‑old former school teacher, who once ran a co‑curricular activity (CCA) clubroom, pleaded guilty on Thursday to six charges, including harassment and indecent acts against minors. Twenty‑three other allegations were also taken into account.
Who’s Involved
- Victims: Boys aged 13‑15 who were part of the CCA.
- Suspect: Former teacher‑in‑charge, now out of teaching service since November 2018.
- Location: A school in central Singapore and a nearby chalet used for informal CCA retreats.
How It Happened
Between 2015 and 2018, the teacher used his position of authority to touch boys’ private parts and even pressured them to kiss him. One victim, a 13‑year‑old, was assaulted in a chalet during a sleep‑over. He was woken up by the teacher’s unwanted advance, stayed quiet for 10‑15 minutes, and only left the room when the man slept on a couch.
In a separate incident, the same teenager was forced to kiss the teacher at the school, feeling pressured and unable to refuse. The boy eventually called a helpline, but fear kept him from following up.
The “Lab” Clubroom
In the clubroom—which the teacher dubbed his personal lab—he shut the blinds, locked the door, and made it a private territory for “only he remains.” Boys were told that anything that happened inside that room had to stay inside. He would lure them to the desk, talk, and then demean them physically.
Discovery and Consequences
The abuse came to light when a CCA member told his mother about witnessing the teacher’s inappropriate acts in October 2018. She promptly filed a police report. Since then, the Ministry of Education confirmed that the teacher had left the teaching service that same month.
Legal Fallout
- Maximum prison term for molesting a child under 14: 5 years plus possible fines or caning.
- Harassment: Up to a $5,000 fine.
- Upcoming pre‑trial on Nov 29 with a psychiatric assessment ordered by the court.
Even though this story is wrapped in a strict gag order—no names for the teacher, victims, or school—its impact is unmistakable. It’s a stark reminder that authority can be abused if left unchecked, and a call for schools to enforce tighter safeguards.
