Man fined $4,000 for molesting student nurse at health facility
Tan Kiah Chye, 60, committed the offence in May.
A 60-year-old man, Tan Kiah Chye, was fined $4,000 for molesting a 20-year-old student nurse at a health facility, according to prosecutors in Singapore. Tan pleaded guilty on November 12 to outraging the modesty of the young woman. In addition to the fine, he was ordered to pay the victim $1,000 in compensation. The incident occurred on May 19, when Tan, who uses a wheelchair, approached the victim and slapped her left buttock over her trousers.
After she turned around, Tan apologized to her. The victim subsequently filed a police report, leading to Tan's arrest in June. Deputy Public Prosecutor Xavier Tan stated that the victim suffered emotional trauma following the incident, expressing indignity, mental and emotional suffering, humiliation, and distress from the violation.
Sexual assault offenders can face up to three years in prison, a fine, caning, or any combination of these punishments. However, caning is exempted for male offenders over 50 years old.
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