Unaccredited religious teacher gets jail and caning for raping boy and molesting his brother
On one occasion, after teaching a religious class at a mosque, the man raped the younger brother in the toilet.
A religious mentor, who is not an accredited religious teacher, sexually assaulted two young boys. The 37-year-old man, who pleaded guilty to three charges of rape and two counts of molestation, was sentenced to 27 years and 10 months in prison and 24 strokes of the cane. He was diagnosed with pedophilic disorder, but this condition did not contribute to his actions.
The man was not recognized as a religious teacher under Singapore's Administration of Muslim Law. The victims, aged six to eight and 11 to 12, were left suicidal and drifted apart due to the abuse. The man had befriended the boys through a broken family, acting as a religious mentor and offering them a father figure. He molested the younger brother over a period of time, promising him rewards for his actions.
The older brother was also raped in a mosque toilet by the man. The older boy recognized the offender from social media and initially refused to meet him, but later allowed him to be close to him. The man took advantage of the boys' situation, exploiting their trust and vulnerability.
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