Man Caught on the Train for a “Sky‑High” Video Stash
Meet Royston Kesavan, a 40‑year‑old who went to school about health admin (Parkway College, no doubt) and accidentally auditioned himself for the “Worst Instagram Dares” list.
The Plan…
- On the night of September 26, 2019, a group chat turned into a class discussion at Academia @ SGH.
- At ~8:35 pm, Royston spotted a lone skirt‑wearer and thought, “Why not get a sneak‑peek?”
- For the next half‑hour, he covertly tucked his phone under the table and aimed at her inner thighs.
- Result: 7 videos – ranging from 2 seconds to 90 seconds. The first six were “unsuccessful” because the camera missed the target; the seventh? Full‑on.
The Grand Finale: Train‑Time Takedown
- At ~10:10 pm, Royston hopped onto the MRT heading toward Pasir Ris.
- Inside, he cracked the phone screen to review his original footage. A patrol officer from the Public Transport Security Command spied the action.
- After a brief trip to City Hall Station, the officer demanded the device. Royston tried to play it off with a spare phone, but eventually handed over the “real” phone where the 7 hidden videos resided.
- Result? He was arrested on the spot.
Legal Shenanigans
Deputy Public Prosecutor Phoebe Tan urged the court to lock him away for 8 weeks (he got 6 weeks), citing how persistent he was. Her argument? Each new attempt grew longer, signaling a determined “skirt‑sniper” mindset.
Royston’s lawyer, Mr. Ramesh Varathappan, however, made a strange plea. He asked the judge for a “probation suitability report,” claiming that Royston was mature, not medically disadvantaged, and would “no doubt be less likely to relapse.” The judge rebuffed him: “No extra factor here,” the judge said, implying the guy’s behavior alone was enough to pay the price.
The Verdict
- Judge Adam Nakhoda: “This guy keeps getting longer videos – that’s a red flag.”
- Royston: 6‑week sentence, with potential for a fine. He was also warned that with an additional offence, up to a year could be on the table.
So, the moral of the story? If you’re going to record a loop—whether it’s a class discussion or a karaoke session—make sure you don’t do it on the train in the middle of the night.
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