SGA 24-year-old Singaporean national serviceman (NSF) was sentenced to 12 years and nine months in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for raping a deaf and mute 13-year-old girl while his pregnant wife was temporarily away from their shared flat. The victim, who had previously met the accused only a few times and always in the presence of others, was left alone with him after her mother arranged for her to stay overnight at his residence. During this time, the accused lured the girl to his bedroom, attempted to coerce her into sexual activity, and ultimately raped her despite her repeated refusals. The victim managed to send a text message to the accused’s wife seeking help before the attack occurred. After the incident, the accused falsely claimed the girl had threatened him with a knife and concealed the assault. The victim’s mother discovered injuries on the girl and identified the perpetrator through a photo, leading to the man’s arrest. The accused also pleaded guilty to being absent without leave (AWOL), having failed to report for national service duty.
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