Child sex assault at Singapore mosque triggers review of safeguards
SINGAPORE: Singapore's acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs has ordered a review of mosque safeguards after an unaccredited religious influencer was jailed for sexually abusing five victims, including two young brothers.
Singapore's acting Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs, Zaqy Mohamad, has ordered a review of mosque safety protocols following the sexual abuse of five individuals, including two young brothers, by an unaccredited religious figure. The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) was tasked with examining the safeguards at mosques, as one of the offenses occurred within a mosque toilet.
Zaqy described the case as deeply troubling, as multiple offenses took place at a place where religious guidance and community interactions are meant to occur. The 37-year-old man was sentenced to 27 years and 10 months in prison, along with 24 strokes of the cane, for his crimes. The court heard that he assumed a fatherly role in the lives of two young brothers, repeatedly raping the younger one, aged between six and eight, and molesting the elder, aged 11 to 12, on multiple occasions.
Additionally, he molested three other victims, including a 17-year-old boy who viewed him as a mentor. The acting minister is working with relevant organizations to ensure the victims' families receive the necessary care and support.
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