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Six men, aged between 23 and 76, will be charged in court on 10 September 2026 for their involvement in separate cases of outrage of modesty, or molestation.

The cases are as follows:

1. On 16 July 2026, a 36-year-old man allegedly molested a 23-year-old woman in the vicinity of Victoria Street. The matter was immediately reported to the Police and the man was arrested at scene by Police officers. The man will be charged with one count of outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871 and one count of uttering words intended to insult the modesty of any person under Section 377BA of the Penal Code 1871.
2. On 7 May 2026, a 29-year-old man allegedly molested an 18-year-old woman and a 22-year-old woman in the vicinity of Bayfront Avenue. The matter was immediately reported to the Police, and he was arrested at the scene by Police officers. The man will be charged with two counts of outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871.
   
   
3. On 26 April 2026, a 23-year-old man allegedly molested a 23-year-old woman in the vicinity of Boat Quay. The matter was immediately reported to the Police. Through follow-up investigations, the Police established the man’s identity and subsequently arrested him. The man will be charged with one count of outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871.
   
   
4. On 4 April 2026, a 27-year-old man allegedly molested a 30-year-old woman in the vicinity of Kallang Avenue. The matter was immediately reported to the Police, and the man was arrested at scene by Police officers. The man will be charged with one count of outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871. 
   
   
5. On 15 December 2025, a 34-year-old man allegedly molested a 17-year-old woman in the vicinity of Silat Avenue. The matter was immediately reported to the Police. Through follow-up investigations, the Police established the man’s identity and subsequently arrested him. The man will be charged with two counts of outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871 and two counts of uttering words and making a gesture intended to insult the modesty of any person under Section 377BA of the Penal Code 1871.
   
   
6. On 27 May 2025, a 76-year-old man allegedly molested a 22-year-old woman in the vicinity of Hospital Boulevard. Through follow-up investigations, the Police established the man’s identity and subsequently arrested him. The man will be charged with one count of outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871 and one count of uttering words intended to insult the modesty of any person under Section 377BA of the Penal Code 1871.
   
   

The offence of outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment term which may extend to three years, a fine, caning, or any combination of such punishments.

The offence of uttering words or making gestures intended to insult modesty of any person under Section 377BA of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment term which may extend to one year, a fine, or both.

Victims of molestation should move away from the perpetrator and call the Police immediately when it is safe to do so. While ensuring their personal safety, victims should try to note key details such as the perpetrator’s physical appearance, clothing, and the time and location of the incident.

Several of the cases were successfully detected with the assistance of bystanders, friends, security personnel and members of the public who intervened, rendered assistance or promptly alerted the Police. Their actions helped to safeguard victims, preserve evidence and facilitated swift Police action.

Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and to take action if they witness or encounter sexual crimes. This is encapsulated as one of the key messages in the “Don’t be a Bystander! SPOT it. Report it.’ campaign launched by the SPF in April 2026. Under the S.P.O.T. action protocol (Spot, Protect, Observe, Tell), members of the public should Spot inappropriate behaviour, Protect the victim (and oneself), Observe key details, and Tell the Police.

The Police have zero tolerance towards sexual offenders who prey on unsuspecting victims and who threaten the personal safety of those in the community. Offenders will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law. The Police will continue to work closely with various stakeholders, such as the public entertainment outlets, public transport operators, and the community, to prevent and deter molestation cases.