Shocking Court Verdict: 41‑Year‑Old Lawyer Becomes the Villain of Singapore
In the most sensational legal drama of the year, a 41‑year‑old Singaporean who had finally gotten out of prison in January 2019 was hauled back into the courtroom on a disturbing night of misdeeds that broke the nation’s moral fabric.
What Went Down
For three months, the culprit lured a 14‑year‑old girl to his house 17 times and, to the horror of many, carried out up to two intimate encounters each week. He did all this without a condom, knowing he was HIV‑positive and failing to warn the victim—an underage virgin.
No symptoms? The girl survived, and a laboratory test confirmed she did not contract HIV. Yet the fact remains: the man violated the law and the moral order.
Legal Fallout
- He pleaded guilty to 11 charges, including multiple crimes involving a minor.
- Additional 25 charges were tossed into the mix during sentencing.
- Under the Infectious Diseases Act, each count could carry up to 10 years behind bars and a $50,000 fine.
- Granted sentences: 13 years and 2 months of prison time.
The case is wrapped in a gag order, so names are a no‑go. But the story still shakes Singapore’s social conscience.
Background: A Twisted Love Affair
Our misguided “hero” first met the minor in July 2019 while working at a local company. Through chat apps like WhatsApp, he spun a web of intimacy—admitting he was a single, living with his mother (he actually had a girlfriend and was sharing a home).
In August, the girl even agreed to date him as a “girlfriend.” The very next month, he invited her to his home, led her in, and flagrantly walked into a risky, unprotected act. Despite his awareness of HIV, he never told her, nor did he seek her consent to the risk.
The man’s logic? He feared losing her or being seen as untrustworthy. He told her, “Age doesn’t matter if we’re in love.” He even promised to marry her in ten years and father a child—under the pretense of love.
Discovery & Arrest
- November 2019: The girl’s brother stumbled on the damning messages on her phone.
- December 2, 2019: The family lodged a police report.
- July 27, 2025: He tried to avoid court, removed his ankle tag, dumped it, and attempted to slip away—only to be caught and remanded.
Hence the court’s confidence that he should face the full extent of the law.
Medical Side‑Story
He was first diagnosed with HIV in July 2011. By July 23 of the same year, he was in treatment and had a “not detectable” viral load, according to a recent Ministry of Health statement. While people might think this means “no risk,” the law requires disclosure to partners—and he blatantly ignored that duty.
Key Takeaways
- Police, prosecutors, and judges will keep an eye on HIV‑positive individuals.
- Under Singapore’s Infectious Diseases Act, you must inform anyone you might engage with—especially minors—about your HIV status.
- Under no circumstances should you take advantage of someone’s innocence.
That’s all the shock value for now. Stay tuned for more updates on this legal saga that has shocked a nation.
