14 years’ jail for man who raped teen daughter, surrendered after seeing her at police station

Channel NewsAsia (CNA)State / PublicCenterNov 4

An Iranian national, Keivan Motallebi, aged 34, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and six strokes of the cane in Singapore for raping his female housemate. The incident occurred in January 2023 after Motallebi repeatedly proposed a romantic relationship to the 26-year-old Chinese national, who consistently rejected his advances. Following her refusal, Motallebi forced his way into her bedroom while naked, physically restrained her, and sexually assaulted her before apologizing. The Deputy Public Prosecutor emphasized that the crime violated the safety of the victim's home and caused significant psychological harm. Although Motallebi pleaded guilty and requested leniency during sentencing, the court imposed a severe penalty reflecting the gravity of the offense.

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The Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒CenterNov 4

A 34-year-old Iranian national, Keivan Motallebi, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and six strokes of the cane for raping his 26-year-old female flatmate in Singapore. The incident occurred in January 2023 shortly after Motallebi moved into the shared apartment, during which he had previously asked the victim to enter into a romantic relationship. Following her refusal, he entered her room naked, forced his way inside, and assaulted her despite her repeated objections. The High Court rejected his argument that the location was not aggravating simply because he also resided in the property, emphasizing that a home is a place where individuals expect maximum security. The defendant, who appeared unrepresented by counsel, pleaded guilty to the charges and expressed remorse to the court.

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The Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒CenterNov 2

A Singaporean man, Muhammad Asyraf Said, aged 30, has been sentenced to three weeks in prison for assaulting a 55-year-old stranger, Alan Sim, in October 2025. The victim was wearing a cap featuring an Israeli emblem, which led to a verbal dispute before the physical attack occurred. Police issued Sim a stern warning rather than prosecuting him for displaying a foreign national emblem in a public area, as required by local law. Although the defendant claimed the victim was aggressive during the encounter, the court accepted his guilty plea and imposed the jail term. This case highlights the legal restrictions on displaying foreign symbols in Singapore and the judicial process for violent offenses.

Bias read (Center): The report relies exclusively on official court records and police statements, presenting the facts of the sentencing and the specific legal violation regarding foreign emblems without editorial commentary or biased characterization of the parties involved.

The Straits TimesParty-aligned🔒CenterNov 2

A 51-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 14 years in prison on November 2 for raping his 15-year-old biological daughter in August 2024. The court noted that the perpetrator had previously subjected the victim to physical abuse, including hitting her with a clothes hanger, which created an environment of fear that prevented her from resisting during the assault. Following the crime, the victim reported the incident to a local police station, prompting the father to surrender after discovering her there. Investigations further revealed that the man, who served as a general manager, had embezzled $23,000 from his employer and had taken unauthorized photographs of the victim between 2021 and 2023. In addition to the jail term, the sentence included a four-month period in lieu of caning, a punishment he was ineligible for due to his age.

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