In a chilling and disturbing case of obsession and violence, a Taiwanese man relentlessly stalked his former girlfriend, who had relocated to Singapore, from July to August.
The situation took a harrowing turn when he resorted to physical violence, using a taser on her neck, according to The Straits Times.
He was subsequently sentenced to 2 months and 6 weeks imprisonment on 11 October after pleading guilty to one count of stalking the woman, and another count of using criminal force on her.
A Relationship Unraveled
The story begins with a romantic relationship that had its roots in Taiwan. The couple had met and fallen in love in July 2021, embarking on a journey that would later take them to different shores.
In February 2023, the woman made the decision to move to Singapore in pursuit of a job opportunity. This marked the beginning of a long-distance relationship, with the man making regular visits to Singapore to be with his girlfriend.
However, as the months passed, the relationship took a bitter turn, eventually leading to a breakup in June. Following their separation, the man’s behavior became increasingly concerning as he attempted to maintain contact with his former partner.
Stalking Takes a Dark Turn
The man’s actions escalated from persistent attempts at contact to invasive stalking. He made several trips from Taiwan to Singapore, appearing near her home and workplace without warning.
On one alarming occasion, he sent a text message to the woman, claiming he was waiting for her near her residence. To her shock and disbelief, he accurately described her attire for the day. This incident set off alarm bells, and the woman began to fear for her safety.
In response to her growing unease, the woman applied for a personal protection order (PPO) in Taiwan on July 22, seeking legal intervention to safeguard herself from the relentless stalking.
However, the man’s behavior did not wane. On July 31, he confronted the woman in the lobby of her apartment block, causing her distress and prompting her to seek help from the police. She was accompanied by friends to her residence, but the man’s obsession with her remained undeterred.
The woman’s PPO against the man was then approved on 1 August, but the man was relentless and continued stalking her.
A Dangerous Confrontation
Things took a dangerous turn on August 5 when the man confronted his former girlfriend once again. This time, he used physical violence, shocking everyone involved.
He prevented her from entering the lift by placing his arm around her neck, causing her to fall when she tried to break free. In a horrifying turn of events, the man resorted to using a taser on the woman, tasing her neck.
The woman then used her phone and tried to reach out to her roommates for help but the man then snatched the device away from her.
Four of the woman’s roommates soon showed up and she told them about what the man had done, and he tried to flee but was detained by the group, who then called the police for help.
The victim was subsequently taken to Changi General Hospital, where medical examinations revealed that she had sustained injuries to her limbs and neck.