For allegedly plotting among each other to rape each other’s wives on multiple occasions, four Singaporean men have been hauled to court and charged. husbands charged for rape
The sexual offences were stated to have taken place around 2010 to 2018 in various locations of the north-eastern area of Singapore, including Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats.
Three other men who are also Singaporean have also been found accused of partaking in the alleged sexual offences involving the women. It is unknown if these three men are married, and their relation to the group of four husbands.
The seven rape suspects appeared at the district court last month and were denied bail. They will be back in court next month.
Four husbands charged for rape of each others’ wives, including three other men who were accused of the sexual offences. | Photo: iStock
The names of all involved are not revealed due to a gag order to protect the women’s identities. As such, the husbands are named after A, B, C and D, and E, F and G for the other three suspected rape offenders, in detailing the alleged offences.
| Husbands of the women (A, B, C, D) | Other three men involved (E, F, G) |
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A: 38 years old – seven charges
B: 41 years old – four charges
C: 51 years old – two charges 2013: Raped and sexually penetrated a 32-year-old woman D: 43 years old – three charges
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E: 34 years old – three charges Between 2017 and 2018: Sexually assaulted a 38-year-old woman and raped her on two occasions F: 41 years old – one charge 2010: Raped a 29-year-old woman G: 45 years old – one charge Sept 1, 2017: Raped a 47-year-old woman
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Offenders face up to a maximum of 20 years of jail for both rape cases and sexual assault by penetration.
Caning or a fine can also be imposed. Caning only apply to offenders below the age of 50, as per the law.
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