Latest news with #Pramender
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Indian tourist jailed for molesting 12-year-old minor in Singapore
File photo A Singaporean court found an Indian tourist guilty of molesting a 12-year-old girl at a swimming complex and sending her inappropriate messages on Instagram. The jailed tourist, identified as Pramender (25), pleaded guilty on Friday to one charge of attempting to procure the commission of an indecent act by a child and one charge of molesting a child under 14, according to Channel News Asia. Pramender was accused of following the 12-year-old to the washroom at Jalan Besar swimming complex, where the victim was with her family on March 31. Pramender accessed the victim's Instagram account using her phone and followed his own account. Subsequently, he sent her 13 inappropriate text messages, which led her to report the incident to the on-duty lifeguard. Ultimately, the victim's mother lodged a complaint against the perpetrator with the police, leading to the arrest of Pramender on April 2. There was 'some degree of exploitation,' as noted by Deputy Public Prosecutor Ashley Chin during a court hearing on Friday. The victim's age and vulnerability were also taken into account by the court. While giving the final verdict, District Judge Chay Yuen Fatt noted that the situation had a chance to get much worse if the victim's cousins hadn't been present there to protect her. Singaporean Law stipulates that the punishment for attempting to procure the commission of an indecent act by a child below the age of 16 can result in a jail term of up to 7 years and a fine of up to $10,000 or both. Pramender could also face a jail term of up to 5 years, caning, or any combination of the three, for molesting a child under the age of 14.
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Indian tourist jailed in Singapore for molesting child, misusing her Instagram account
SINGAPORE: An Indian tourist has been jailed for three months in Singapore for molesting a 12-year-old girl at a swimming complex and sending her inappropriate messages on Instagram after accessing her account without consent. Pramender, 25, who goes by only one name and was a tourist in the country, pleaded guilty on Friday to one charge of attempting to procure the commission of an indecent act by a child and one charge of molesting a child under 14, according to a Channel News Asia (CNA) report. A third charge of trespassing was taken into account during his sentencing. Pramender was accused of following the victim to the toilet at the Jalan Besar swimming complex, where she was with her family on 31 March, the CNA report said on Friday.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Indian tourist jailed for molesting 12-year-old child in Singapore
An Indian tourist has been jailed for three months in Singapore for molesting a 12-year-old girl at a swimming complex and sending her inappropriate messages on Instagram. Pramender, 25, who goes by only one name and was a tourist here, pleaded guilty on Friday to one charge of attempting to procure the commission of an indecent act by a child and one charge of molesting a child under 14, according to a Channel News Asia (CNA) report. A third charge of trespassing was taken into account for his sentencing. Pramender was accused of following the victim to the toilet at Jalan Besar swimming complex, where she was with her family on Mar 31, the CNA report said on Friday. Pramender also took the girl's phone and accessed her Instagram account and used it to follow his account. He later sent 13 inappropriate messages to her on Instagram. The victim got scared seeing the messages and reported the incident to the lifeguard on duty. The victim's mother later complained to police, following which Pramender was arrested on April 2. During the court hearing on Friday, Deputy Public Prosecutor Ashley Chin noted that the victim was young and vulnerable at 12 years old, and that there was 'some degree of exploitation'. While pronouncing his verdict, District Judge Chay Yuen Fatt noted that the situation could have been worse if the victim's cousins were not there to protect her from Pramender. As per Singaporean law, the punishment for attempting to procure the commission of an indecent act by a child below 16 years old is a jail term of up to seven years, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both. For molesting a child under 14 years old, Pramender could have faced a jail term of up to five years, a fine, caning, or any combination of the three.
New Paper
17-05-2025
- New Paper
3 months' jail for man who molested 12-year-old girl at Jalan Besar Swimming Complex
A tourist who molested a 12-year-old girl at a swimming pool and tried to pull her into the toilet with him was sentenced to three months' jail on May 16. Indian national Pramender, 25, who goes by one name, pleaded guilty to molesting the girl and attempting to obtain an indecent act from her. The girl, now 13, cannot be named due to a gag order to protect her identity. Deputy Public Prosecutor Ashley Chin said Pramender's offences took place on March 31 at Jalan Besar Swimming Complex, where the girl was swimming with her cousins. After her swim at around 6pm, she noticed Pramender staring at her. She walked to the female toilet and saw him following her. He caught up with her and asked her to follow him on Instagram. She declined, but he took her phone, which was unlocked, and used it to key in his details on the social media platform. Pramender gave her a side hug, causing the towel she had wrapped around her body to fall off her shoulder, resulting in direct contact between them. Despite the girl's shock, Pramender asked her to go into the female toilet with him. He then tried to pull her to the toilet, but she resisted. He went into the toilet alone and called out to her, urging her to join him there. She refused, and replied that she needed to return to her family and asked her female cousin to accompany her to the toilet. After both girls entered the toilet, Pramender loitered outside. The cousin asked him to leave and stood at the toilet's entrance to stop him from entering. DPP Chin said Pramender sent the girl 13 messages and two audio call requests on Instagram, telling her he liked her and that he was waiting for her. Pramender sent the girl 13 messages and two audio call requests on Instagram, telling her he liked her and that he was waiting for her. PHOTO: COURT DOCUMENTS Frightened by the messages, the girl and her cousin informed the lifeguard on duty and a police report was made. Seeking two to three months' jail, DPP Chin said there was some degree of sexual exploitation and harm done to the victim, who was young and vulnerable. The prosecutor added: "There were clear, intentional and repeated attempts to procure some type of sexual gratification from the victim. He even attempted to pull her into the toilet." In mitigation, Pramender, who was unrepresented, apologised for his actions. He told District Judge Chay Yuen Fatt: "I just ask for forgiveness, Your Honour. I have already apologised to the girl's family. My mother is a cancer patient, and I'd like to return to India as soon as possible." In sentencing, Judge Chay referred to Pramender's acts as persistent and predatory advances and highlighted the young age of the victim, who was shocked and frightened by what he had done. Those convicted of molesting a child below 14 years old can be jailed for up to five years, fined, caned, or receive any combination of such punishments. Outrage of modesty was one of the top crimes of concern in 2024, with shop theft and voyeurism. The number of outrage of modesty cases fell by 6.6 per cent from 1,528 in 2023 to 1,427 in 2024.
South China Morning Post
17-05-2025
- South China Morning Post
Singapore jails Indian tourist who molested 12-year-old girl
A 25-year-old tourist was jailed for three months on Friday for molesting a 12-year-old girl in Singapore , asking her to follow him into toilets and sending her 13 messages on Instagram. Indian national Pramender, who goes by one name, pleaded guilty on Friday to one charge of attempting to procure the commission of an indecent act by a child and one charge of molesting a child under 14. A third charge of trespassing was taken into account for his sentencing. The girl was at Jalan Besar Swimming Complex with her aunt, uncle and five cousins on March 31. She exited one of the pools at about 5.50pm, and saw the accused, who was also in the pool, staring at her. The victim collected her phone and shower items, wrapped herself with a towel, and walked towards the female toilet. Pramender followed her from behind and caught up to her at the entrance of the female toilet. He then asked her to follow him on Instagram and the victim turned him down. Despite this, the man took her phone and as it was unlocked, he accessed her Instagram account and used it to follow his account.
