Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Indian Man Sentenced to Jail in Singapore for Sexual Assault
A man in Singapore was sentenced to over 14 years in prison for hurting a young girl.
The man, who owned a store, gave the girl a drink, and later assaulted her when she returned.
He said he didn't do it and is appealing the decision.
Because of his age, he won't be caned.
The assault happened in his store on October 28, 2021, and afterwards, the girl sought help from a passerby.
An Indian national was sentenced to over 14 years in Singapore for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl.
The offenses, including rape and outrage of modesty, occurred at his provision store in Jurong West on October 28, 2021.
The sentence includes jail time in lieu of caning due to his age.
Ramalingam claims he is innocent and will appeal the conviction.
The girl sought help from a passer-by after the assault, who then called the police.
- Who
- Ramalingam Selvasekaran, an Indian national, and an 11-year-old girl.
- What
- An Indian national was sentenced to over 14 years in jail for sexual assault.
- When
- The incident occurred on October 28, 2021; the sentencing happened recently.
- Where
- Singapore, at his provision store in Jurong West.
- Why
- The court found him guilty of the charges.
Prosecution
Defendant
Guilt vs. Innocence
Prosecution
The prosecution presented evidence that supported the charges against Ramalingam.
Defendant
Ramalingam maintains his innocence, and will be appealing his conviction.
- Defendant
- Ramalingam Selvasekaran
- Sentence
- Over 14 years
- Charges
- Rape and outrage of modesty
- Location of Offense
- Jurong West, Singapore
- Incident Date
- October 28, 2021
- Appeal Status
- Pending
Sources
Indian National Gets 14 Years In Jail For Sexually Assaulting Minor Girl In Singapore
Indian national gets 14 years in jail for sexually assaulting minor girl in Singapore
Indian national gets 14 years in jail for sexually assaulting minor girl in Singapore