Singapore ex-actor Ian Fang in apology bow for sex case, mother claims ‘proof' against STD reports
Singapore for having sex with a 15-year-old girl, telling reporters he was taking responsibility for his actions.
Alongside him, Fang's mother rejected what she called inaccurate reports, saying they had 'proof' that he did not give the victim a sexually transmitted infection.
Speaking to reporters outside Singapore's State Courts, the 35-year-old Fang said in Mandarin: 'When you make a mistake, you have to take responsibility. I'm here now to accept the punishment and legal consequences that I deserve. Of course, I also hope that everyone can give me a chance to be reborn, to start over.'
In English, Fang added: 'This is something that I need to pay. It's an expensive and very huge mistake that I need to pay off. But I believe it will definitely make me a better person.'
He also directly apologised to the victim, saying: 'I am sorry. Everyone has been hurt.'
Fang's public appearance marked his first since his conviction on May 19 on three counts of sexual penetration of a minor.
According to the court records, Fang met the teenage girl at an entertainment event in 2024. The two went on to have unprotected sex on multiple occasions, even though she was underage. He also admitted harassing the girl during the investigation, including repeatedly calling her late at night and pressuring her to plead for leniency on his behalf.
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