According to a media release, a 17-year-old boy was sentenced to 21 months of probation for molestation.
The victim who is also 17-years-old is said to be his “ex-gf” and they met on Instagram, they chatted for months before meeting in person but eventually broke up.
The incident happened on 8 July 2020, the couple went to multi-storey parking to smoke, the accused claimed that he needed to remove the victim’s skirt so that the cigarette smell will not stain her clothing.
After finish smoking, the victim tried to pick up her skirt, but the accused started hugging her from behind and started kissing her continuously. The victim struggled and told the boy to stop before pushing him away.
His parents had to put up SGD$5,000 as a bond to guarantee his good behaviour and not to offend again.