Shocking Abuse Uncovered in Singapore: A Mother’s Betrayal and an Abusive Champion
At the heart of a harrowing case unfolding in Singapore is a 62‑year‑old woman who allegedly helped her daughter, now 20, fall victim to repeated sexual abuse by a 70‑year‑old man. The alleged crime span covers from 2012 to 2017, when the girl was between 11 and 16.
Key Allegations
- Conspiracy: The mother supposedly conspired with the perpetrator to sexually abuse her daughter on a daily basis.
- “Massage” Cover‑Story: Using the guise of therapeutic massage, the man inflicted sexual assault. He also invited the victim to watch porn and what’s worse, force her to observe their intimacy.
- Rituals & Prayers: The accused performed ceremonial “cleansing” showers while the girl was naked, after which he ended up with a sexual breach.
- False Comfort: The mother would hold the daughter’s ankles down so that the man could continue his violations, overriding the girl’s pleas to stop.
Legal Proceedings
During the High Court hearing on November 30, prosecutors faced a gag order that kept the identities of the victim and the defendants out of the public eye. The defendant’s charges include:
- 9 counts of sexual assault by penetration
- 2 counts of wrongdoing skin exposure
- 3 counts of sexual exploitation
- 1 count of showing pornography to a minor
The mother’s defense was similar, pointing to:
- 9 counts of conspiring to sexually penetrate the victim
- 3 counts of conspiring to exploit the victim
- 1 count of showing indecent material to a minor
Timeline of Abuse
- 2009 – The girl first met the man when she was a Primary 2 pupil. Her older brother was part of a lion dance troupe led by the same man.
- 2010–2011 – The mother began bringing her daughter to the temple for massages, learning “tui na” from the man, who cited medical books and YouTube videos as his sources.
- 2011–2012 – Massage sessions turned increasingly intrusive. The girl complained, but the mother told her to stay quiet.
- 2012–2017 – The man entered the victim’s home for massages; under skin‑by‑skin visits the abuse escalated. The mother encouraged the girl to massage the man in return for “free” visits.
- 2013–2015 – The mother presented the girl with pornographic DVDs supplied by the man, while they watched them together in the family’s bedroom.
- 2017 – The man introduced “prayer rituals” to cleanse the girl. Candlelight, flowers, and chanting were followed by a ritual shower that ended with a sexual violation.
Voicing the Truth
The girl’s testimony will provide a deeply painful account of her experience. She will explain how the mother’s silence—or worse, instruction—kept her from seeking help until a November 27, 2017 police report.
Her boyfriend and brothers will corroborate the abductions, while psychiatrists will confirm that the accused were mentally sound at the time of the offenses.
Why This Happens
These cases remind us that danger can lurk where trust is expected. Even those who appear to be guardians—families, religious communities, or trusted adults—can become perpetrators. Navigating such revelations requires courage, a supportive system, and relentless pursuit of justice.
Read more on this woman’s and the man’s trial in The Straits Times. The full article is copyrighted, and permission is required for reproduction.
