The man, 38, was sentenced to 21 years’ jail and 16 strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to charges including rape and sexual assault
5-MIN READ5-MIN ListenCNAPublished: 9:12pm, 3 Aug 2026In getting into a sexual relationship with his 13-year-old niece, a man sexually exploited her, raped her during staycations and “punished” her with sex acts when he grew jealous about a schoolmate she was dating.
The 38-year-old Singaporean man, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, was sentenced to 21 years’ jail and 16 strokes of the cane on Monday.
He pleaded guilty to six charges that included statutory rape and sexual assault. Another 17 charges were considered in sentencing.
The court heard that the man was close to his brother, the victim’s father.
At the time of the offences, the offender was in a relationship with a woman whom he later married in May 2024. However, they did not live together.
He lived with his grandmother until she died before getting his own home.
