Wah, kopi kakis, gather round. We need to talk about some seriously humsup (perverted) behavior making the rounds in the news lately.

If you thought people would have more sense—especially with CCTVs literally on every corner in Singapore—think again.

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) recently launched an island-wide crackdown and netted 8 men, aged between 36 and 70, who are all heading to court because their hands were simply too itchy.

From nightlife hotspots to financial districts, here is how the drama unfolded—and a look at what the courts are handing down to these offenders.

The Tanjong Pagar “Rampage”

The highlight of this disgraceful spree happened in the vibrant Tanjong Pagar area, where a 48-year-old uncle decided to go on a mini-rampage:

• Duxton Road: He first targeted a 30-year-old woman, molesting her along the street.
• Duxton Hill: As if that wasn’t bad enough, he walked a little further up and decided to lift up a 26-year-old woman’s skirt.

Bro really thought he was playing wind tunnel like he was Marilyn Monroe. Instead of a cinematic moment, though, he bought himself a one-way ticket to an SPF “VIP package.”

From Financial Districts to Grandpappies

The bad behavior wasn’t just confined to Duxton. The crackdown revealed cases scattered all across central Singapore:

• Marina Boulevard: A 70-year-old “grandpappy” was caught doing multiple rounds of outrage of modesty. Really, already hit three-score-and-ten and still don’t want to behave, really is shake head.
• Victoria Street, Raffles Place, & Upper Cross Street: Other suspects (ranging from Ah Beng types to mid-30s working adults) were picked up for separate hands-on offenses in these high-footfall areas.

Imagine thinking you can get away with this at Raffles Place or Victoria Street during or after working hours—pure bo liao (absurd) behavior.

Not Just the Streets: Real Sentences Handed Down

If these 8 men think they can just get away with a slap on the wrist, they need a serious reality check. The courts have been handing out severe sentences for outrage of modesty, whether it happens on a flight, at work, or behind closed doors:

Offense Context	Case Example	Court Sentence
In-Flight Molestation	A man molested a teenager while she was sleeping on a Singapore-bound flight.	15 months’ jail + Caning
Workplace / Hospital	A nurse repeatedly molested his junior understudy at work.	10 months’ jail + Caning
Abuse of Position	A church pastor molested a young girl over time.	3 years’ imprisonment

The message from judges is crystal clear: if you abuse your position or take advantage of someone in a vulnerable spot, you’re going straight to jail—and likely facing the rattan, too.

Other Recent Cases

Here are several additional recent cases in Singapore involving Outrage of Modesty (OM / Molest) and sexual offenses, highlighting the circumstances and court penalties:

Outrage of Modesty (Molest) Cases

📍 Fake Acquaintance Trick

• Incident: A 42-year-old man approached a 22-year-old woman at midnight claiming to be her father’s workmate. He offered a handshake, kissed her hand twice, led her to a staircase landing, and grabbed her breast.
• Outcome / Sentence: He pleaded guilty to using criminal force with intent to outrage modesty and was sentenced to 5 months’ imprisonment.

📍 Public Transport & Supermarket Incidents

• Public Buses & Trains: SPF charged a 45-year-old man for molesting a woman on a public bus (arrested within 2 hours via CCTV tracking), and a 45-year-old man who molested a passenger on an SMRT train.
• Minors Targeted: A 36-year-old man was charged under Section 354(2) for molesting a 12-year-old girl in a Hougang supermarket. Offenses against minors under 14 carry enhanced maximum sentences of up to 5 years’ jail, fines, and caning.
• Public Amenities: A 42-year-old man was arrested and charged for molesting another man at a gym in Tampines Central.

Aggravated Outrage of Modesty & Serious Offenses

📍 Aggravated Molest (Section 354A)

• Location: Orchard Gateway.
• Incident: A 35-year-old man was arrested on-scene and charged with two counts of aggravated outrage of modesty after molesting a 39-year-old woman.
• Penalties: Aggravated outrage of modesty (e.g., causing hurt, restraining the victim, or occurring in specific high-risk locations/situations) carries heavier mandatory minimums, often between 2 and 10 years’ imprisonment with mandatory caning.

PolCam Don’t Play Play: The Legal Aftermath

If there is one key takeaway from this whole saga, it’s that you cannot hide from Police CCTVs in Singapore.

The SPF tracked down all eight suspects one by one using smart surveillance and ground enquiries, hauling them straight to court.

Sexual Assault & Rape Laws in Singapore

In Singapore, severe sexual offenses beyond outrage of modesty fall under specific provisions of the Penal Code:

Offense	Penal Code Section	Key Penalties
Outrage of Modesty	Section 354(1)	Up to 3 years’ jail, fine, caning, or any combination.
Molest of Minor (<14 yo)	Section 354(2)	Up to 5 years’ jail, fine, and caning.
Sexual Assault by Penetration	Section 376(1)	Up to 20 years’ jail, fine, and mandatory caning.
Rape	Section 375	8 to 20 years’ jail and mandatory caning (at least 6 strokes).

Keep Your Hands to Yourself

Singapore’s streets are meant to be safe for everyone—day or night, wearing a skirt or pants, hanging out at Duxton or rushing off work at Raffles Place.

Huge props to the Singapore Police Force for swift action, and a loud reminder to all the humsup uncles out there: Keep your hands to yourself, because PolCam is always watching.