The Police have arrested a 34-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of outrage of modesty.
On 17 May 2022 at about 10 pm, the Police were alerted to a case where a woman was allegedly molested by an unknown man along Jurong East Street 21.
Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Clementi Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him within 24 hours.
The man will be charged in court on 20 May 2022 with outrage of modesty, under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to three years, caning, a fine, or any combination of such punishments.
The Police have zero tolerance towards sexual offenders who threaten the personal safety of the community. Offenders will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
19 May 2022 @ 6:16 PM