Online child sex abuse: Charges, sentenced cases in 2024 highest since latest update to Penal Code
2024 saw the most number of cases, where offenders were charged and sentenced in Singapore for online child sexual abuse and exploitation. It is the highest number since amendments to the Penal Code were made in 2019. The changes led to the introduction of specific punishable offences that did not exist before, to better protect minors. Offences range from showing sexual images to a minor to possessing child abuse materials. Aslam Shah with more.
2024 saw the most number of cases, where offenders were charged and sentenced in Singapore for online child sexual abuse and exploitation. It is the highest number since amendments to the Penal Code were made in 2019. The changes led to the introduction of specific punishable offences that did not exist before, to better protect minors. Offences range from showing sexual images to a minor to possessing child abuse materials. Aslam Shah with more.