‘Religious influencer’ jailed for sexual abuse of 2 brothers; younger boy was raped repeatedly
The 37-year-old man was also sentenced to 24 strokes of the cane.
A man who called himself a "religious influencer" was sentenced to 27 years and 10 months in jail, along with 24 strokes of the cane, for sexually abusing two brothers. The younger boy, aged between six and eight years old at the time, was repeatedly raped by the man at various locations, including a mosque toilet. The older brother, aged 11 to 12 years old, was also molested on multiple occasions by the same individual.
The man, aged 37, pleaded guilty to three charges of rape and two charges of outrage of modesty. He was also found guilty of molesting three other victims, including a 17-year-old boy who had treated him as a mentor. The man's name, social media handles, and the mosque's name could not be published due to a gag order protecting the victims' identities.
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) strongly condemned the sexual offenses involving youth victims at mosque premises, stating that mosques must always be safe and trusted spaces for children and young people. The council also emphasized the importance of seeking guidance from accredited asatizah (Islamic religious teachers) and strengthening security measures, both online and within mosques.
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