Rapist dad saw teen daughter at police station, went home to change, then surrendered
A 51-year-old man in Singapore has pleaded guilty to raping his 15-year-old daughter and other charges including criminal breach of trust. The victim sought help at a police station while the perpetrator was showering, leading to his eventual surrender.
Why it matters
The case highlights severe instances of domestic abuse and the legal consequences for violent crimes against minors.
The man pleaded guilty to a charge of rape, a charge of outrage of modesty and an unrelated charge of criminal breach of trust.
Listen SINGAPORE – After her father raped her in 2024 , a 15-year-old girl ran to a neighbourhood police centre (NPC) while he was taking a shower.
When the man went looking for her and saw her sitting inside the NPC , he realised he was in trouble.
He returned home to change into a pair of jeans, walked to the NPC and surrendered.
On Sept 7, the man, who is now 51, pleaded guilty to a charge of rape, a charge of outrage of modesty and an unrelated charge of criminal breach of trust (CBT).
Two other CBT charges and a charge of voyeurism over taking photos of the victim’s chest will be considered when he is sentenced on Nov 2.
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