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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Singapore ex-actor Ian Fang bows as he begins 40-month jail term for sex with minor, says hopes to be ‘a better version' of himself
SINGAPORE, June 16 — Singapore former actor Ian Fang has reportedly surrendered himself to the State Courts today to undergo his 40-month prison sentence. The Straits Times reported that Fang arrived with a woman said to be his mother. 'I definitely will try my best to be a better person, a better version of myself. It is an expensive and very huge mistake that I need to pay off. 'I believe it will definitely make me a better person. I really hope that everyone can give me a chance, to show that I can be the person you want me to be,' he was quoted saying, bowing afterwards. Last month, the actor whose real name is Fang Wei Jie, admitted to three counts of sexual penetration of a minor, while three additional similar charges were taken into consideration, along with one count each of obstruction of justice and stalking. The offences occurred after the pair met at an entertainment event, with Fang then working as an acting teacher at a child modelling school catering to students aged four to 14. Fang has since left acting and maintained a low profile before his legal troubles came to light. In Singapore, statutory rape applies only to a sexual act with a minor below 14 under Section 376A of the Penal Code.
Malay Mail
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Singapore ex-actor Ian Fang bows as he begins 40-month jail term for sex with minor, says hopes to be ‘a better version' of himself
SINGAPORE, June 16 — Singapore former actor Ian Fang has reportedly surrendered himself to the State Courts today to undergo his 40-month prison sentence. The Straits Times reported that Fang arrived with a woman said to be his mother. 'I definitely will try my best to be a better person, a better version of myself. It is an expensive and very huge mistake that I need to pay off. 'I believe it will definitely make me a better person. I really hope that everyone can give me a chance, to show that I can be the person you want me to be,' he was quoted saying, bowing afterwards. Last month, the actor whose real name is Fang Wei Jie, admitted to three counts of sexual penetration of a minor, while three additional similar charges were taken into consideration, along with one count each of obstruction of justice and stalking. The offences occurred after the pair met at an entertainment event, with Fang then working as an acting teacher at a child modelling school catering to students aged four to 14. Fang has since left acting and maintained a low profile before his legal troubles came to light. In Singapore, statutory rape applies only to a sexual act with a minor below 14 under Section 376A of the Penal Code.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Singaporean former actor Ian Fang jailed 40 months for sexual offence with 15-year-old, gag order on identity lifted
SINGAPORE, May 19 – Singaporean former actor Ian Fang was reportedly sentenced to 40 months in jail today after pleading guilty to sexual offences involving a 15-year-old girl. Fang, whose full name is Fang Wei Jie, admitted to three counts of sexual penetration of a minor, while three additional similar charges were taken into consideration, along with one count each of obstruction of justice and stalking. CNA reported his identity was previously shielded from public identification under a gag order, which was lifted in court today, although the identity of the victim remains protected. The victim was reportedly saying she was now 'emotionally stronger' and willing to bear the risk of being identified. This comes as Fang's lawyer Noelle Teoh opposed the lifting of the gag order on Fang's name, citing concerns it might indirectly reveal the girl's identity as at least 30 people had seen the pair together at social events. In response, Deputy Public Prosecutor Lynda Lee assured the court that steps had been taken to remove all identifying information about the victim from court documents. District Judge Eddy Tham agreed to lift the gag order on Fang's identity while issuing a fresh gag order to prevent disclosure of any details that could lead to identifying the victim. The offences occurred after the pair met at an entertainment event, with Fang then working as an acting teacher at a child modelling school catering to students aged four to 14. Fang has since left acting and maintained a low profile before his legal troubles came to light. In Singapore, statutory rape applies only to a sexual act with a minor below 14 under Section 376A of the Penal Code.
South China Morning Post
19-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Singapore jails China-born former actor Ian Fang for sexual offences with 15-year-old girl
Former actor Ian Fang, 35, was sentenced to 40 months' jail in Singapore on Monday after pleading guilty to sexual offences with a minor. His identity was made public after reporting restrictions were lifted. Fang, whose registered name is Fang Wei Jie, pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual penetration of a girl under 16. Three similar charges were taken into consideration for sentencing, along with one count of obstructing justice and one count of stalking. A gag order remains on the identity of the victim, who was 15 at the time of the offences. The pair met at an entertainment event. The prosecution, represented by Deputy Public Prosecutor Lynda Lee, applied to have the restrictions on reporting Fang's identity lifted before District Judge Eddy Tham on Monday. Fang's lawyer Noelle Teoh objected to this, arguing that the victim may be identified through Fang's identity.
South China Morning Post
19-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Singapore jails China-born former actor Ian Fang for sexual offences with 15 year old
Former actor Ian Fang, 35, was sentenced to 40 months' jail in Singapore on Monday after pleading guilty to sexual offences with a minor. Advertisement His identity was made public after reporting restrictions were lifted. Fang, whose registered name is Fang Wei Jie, pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual penetration of a girl under 16. Three similar charges were taken into consideration for sentencing, along with one count of obstructing justice and one count of stalking. A gag order remains on the identity of the victim, who was 15 at the time of the offences. The pair met at an entertainment event. The prosecution, represented by Deputy Public Prosecutor Lynda Lee, applied to have the restrictions on reporting Fang's identity lifted before District Judge Eddy Tham on Monday. Advertisement Fang's lawyer Noelle Teoh objected to this, arguing that the victim may be identified through Fang's identity.
