52-year-old Paul Lim Choon Wui, the former commander of Tanglin Police Division, was charged on 10 August with molestation after being accused of slapping a 25-year-old woman on her left backside at a building in Bukit Merah on 7 July 2022 at about 9pm.
He has since been allowed to leave Singapore to travel to Thailand and Hong Kong for work purposes until 18 September, following a pre-trial conference on 16 August.
As part of the condition for his travel, he is required to produce his complete travel itinerary to his investigating officer before departing Singapore, and his bail has also been set at $15,000 – he also has to remain contactable.
At the time of the alleged offence, Lim had already left the police force, and according to The Straits Times, is now a director of several companies including a management consulting company Fidelium Group, and renovation contractor Livinwall. He was also previously the chief executive of Secura Group.
Notable Achievements and Leadership
In 2009, The Straits Times reported that Tanglin Police Division received the prestigious best land division award twice within a span of three years under Lim’s tenure.
Between 1990 and 2010, he held multiple positions within the Singapore Police Force. Notably, he served as both a division commander and a deputy director of various departments.
After leaving the police force, Lim assumed the position of CEO at Secura Group. However, he announced his resignation in October 2017, citing a desire to pursue personal interests.
Lim’s next scheduled pre-trial conference is set for 6 September and he is represented by lawyer Adrian Wee from Lighthouse Law.
Penalties for molestation
Molestation is a serious offense with significant consequences. Offenders found guilty of molestation can face imprisonment for up to three years, fines, caning, or a combination of these penalties.