Man arrested for outraging modesty of woman at Blk 614B Edgefield Plains

A 32-year-old female victim reported to the police that she was molested at the lift lobby of Block 614B Edgefield Plains on Wednesday (Jun 14).

Police officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division responded immediately upon the receiving the report and conducted enquiries to identify the suspect, a 36-year-old man, who was subsequently arrested on the same day.

In a statement released by SPF on Thursday (Jun 15) the police said that the suspect will be charged in State Court on Jun 15  for offence of Outrage of Modesty.

This charge carries with it sentence of imprisonment which may extend to 2 years, or with fine, or with caning.

It may also be a combination of such punishments.

A gentle reminder: outraging of modesty is an offence. If such a case happened to you, please report it to the police immediately.