45‑Year Jail Term for a Fake “Therapist” Who Stole Innocence
When a man who posed as a tutor turned out to be a predator, the court had no choice but to lock him up. The 54‑year‑old was handed the longest sexual‑offence sentence in the country—45 years behind bars.
Who’s this guy?
- He pretended to be a qualified educational therapist, a role that gave him unearned trust.
- He lured eight young victims—many with learning or physical disabilities—into his “home” under the pretext of tutoring.
- Because of a gag order, we can’t name him. He was also once linked to the mother of one of the victims.
Not just a few bad moments
- Six charges of aggravated rape over a 16‑year period (2002‑2018).
- Three victims were involved, yet the abuse spanned eight people in total.
- Two little girls were just five years old, and the third was eight when he took advantage of them.
- He recorded videos of the attacks — some lasting up to 17 minutes of absolute horror.
How the crime was finally caught
The truth emerged after he sold his laptop in June 2018. The new owner, alarmed by the grim pictures, called the police. That call was the turning point that cracked his web of deception.
Judge’s verdict
High Court Judge Ang Cheng Hock said in a firm tone: “The crimes were sickeningly predatory against children of such a tender age, and they warrant a severe sentence.” He added that the punishment sends a clear message: cheaters get shacked up.
What it means for the offender
- If he serves his full sentence, he will be about 80 years old before he can be considered for release.
- He’d get the standard one‑third remission for good behaviour, but that still means a lifelong prison.
(No one wants to put an eight‑year‑old’s predator back out on a street that still respects kids.)
His final plea
In a rare moment of honesty, he addressed the court in Mandarin: “I’m truly remorseful for what I did, and I hope those I’ve harmed can forgive me.” Even with such a plea, the verdict leaves no room for leniency.
Bottom line
This case is a chilling reminder: you can’t always trust a friendly face or a supposed tutor. The law’s response is crushing—45 years, the harshest for sexual offences in this jurisdiction. Let it be a stark warning that the safety of children should always outweigh the allure of a friendly mentor.
