In a shocking turn of events, Lee Lien Shuan, a 49-year-old IT director in the construction industry, has been sentenced to three years in jail for a staggering 18-year spree of voyeurism, according to The Straits Times.
He took dozens and dozens of compromising photos of women, including upskirt and down-blouse photos of women including his colleagues and others in the Central Business District (CBD) area.
He would name and watermark the photos with the intention to distribute the photos online and posted them in forums to “trade” with other users, but in the end stopped short of going through with it because he feared getting caught.
Modus Operandi
Lee’s predatory behavior involved capturing compromising photos and videos of at least 52 women. His modus operandi included a meticulous organization of his illicit collection, categorizing colleagues and unsuspecting women in the Central Business District under titles like “Colleagues” and “SG Office Lady.”
What sets this case apart is Lee’s creation of disturbing collages. He paired explicit images with the victims’ faces, adding watermarks like “colour watcher” and the cryptic “60tt0mup.” Lee’s intention to disseminate these online raises questions about the broader implications of voyeuristic content on the internet.
Lee’s crimes unraveled when a brave victim caught him in the act at Marina Bay Link Mall in 2020. Her swift action, shouting for help and alerting a passer-by, led to Lee’s apprehension.
However, this wasn’t before he attempted to delete evidence from his phone, an act thwarted by a vigilant security officer.
Tried to delete evidence
In a desperate bid to escape legal consequences, Lee lied to the police, claiming to have downloaded the content from the internet. The discovery of 77 collages and six upskirt videos in his Google Photos album exposed the depth of his deceit.
Lee’s conviction on 10 charges of voyeurism, with an additional 42 considered during sentencing, highlights the severity of his actions.