Ex-PAP MP Amrin Amin: Abuse of 2 brothers by religious influencer is ‘horrifying’
Mr Amrin said the man had gained the family’s trust through his religious involvement despite not being an accredited asatizah or working for a mosque. This article ( Ex-PAP MP Amrin Amin: Abuse of 2 brothers by religious influencer is ‘horrifying’ ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
Former Member of Parliament Amrin Amin expressed his horror at the recent abuse and molestation of two brothers by a religious mentor, emphasizing that religion should protect children, not make predators more trustworthy. According to CNA, the 37-year-old abuser took two brothers from a troubled home and became their father figure, eventually leading to the boys feeling suicidal and estranged from each other.
The man was sentenced to 27 years and 10 months in prison after pleading guilty to rape and molestation charges, among others. Amrin noted that the abuser had taught religious classes and gained the trust of the family despite not being an accredited religious figure. He stressed that parents should be vigilant in questioning the adults their children interact with and ensure their safety, as well as the importance of safeguards in religious spaces. MUIS has also announced plans to strengthen these safeguards.
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