A 24-year-old Malaysian man invited his godsister to live with him while she stayed in Singapore to look for a job, molested and tried to rape her.
He was sentenced on 14 December to 7 years imprisonment and 4 strokes of the cane.
Background of the Relationship
The roots of this distressing tale trace back to their shared childhood in an orphanage around 2012, where they eventually became godsiblings with the same godmother.
However, their paths diverged after 2013, and they lost contact until the woman decided to visit Singapore in April last year for a holiday and also to look for a job, according to TODAY.
Upon her arrival, the godbrother insisted that they share a bed, manipulating the situation to prevent her from leaving the room. Despite her discomfort, she agreed, but tension escalated when he crossed boundaries by touching her without consent. Fearful, she reached out to her boyfriend, who promptly arranged for her to move elsewhere.
The darkest turn of events occurred on June 16, when the godbrother suggested a farewell drink before her departure. However, what unfolded was a nightmare, as he forcibly attempted to engage in obscene activity despite her explicit refusal. Threats, physical force, and an utter disregard for her consent marked this traumatic episode.
Intervention of the Woman’s Boyfriend and Godmother
In a pivotal moment, the woman’s boyfriend intervened, sensing something amiss during a distressing phone call. The godmother, alarmed by the situation, demanded a video call, revealing the perpetrator’s lies about the woman’s departure.
Realizing the gravity of his actions, the godbrother sent desperate apologies, pleading for forgiveness and silence. However, the woman bravely chose to report the incident to the police, initiating a legal process that culminated in the man’s sentencing to seven years in jail with four strokes of the cane.
Beyond the legal consequences, the survivor faced physical and emotional repercussions. Pain and bruises served as stark reminders of the trauma endured, emphasizing the need for robust support systems and avenues for recovery.