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Crimes against children/minors

Jail for married man convicted of obtaining sexual services from 13-year-old

Between March and September 2023, the woman allegedly asked an underage boy to send her nude pictures of himself and he complied.
Between March and September 2023, the woman allegedly asked an underage boy to send her nude pictures of himself and he complied.

UN calls for investigation into deadly strike on school in Iran

Graves are being prepared for the victims following an Israeli strike on a school in Minab, Iran, March 2, 2026. Iranian Foreign Media Department/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS
Graves are being prepared for the victims following an Israeli strike on a school in Minab, Iran, March 2, 2026. Iranian Foreign Media Department/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS

Female ex-teacher faces over 20 charges after allegedly having sex with at least one underage boy

Between March and September 2023, the woman allegedly asked an underage boy to send her nude pictures of himself and he complied.
Between March and September 2023, the woman allegedly asked an underage boy to send her nude pictures of himself and he complied.

Condo security guard who molested teen resident gets over 5 months’ jail

The 61-year-old man was sentenced to five months and two weeks’ jail on March 2.
The 61-year-old man was sentenced to five months and two weeks’ jail on March 2.

Bill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties

Former US president Bill Clinton features throughout the latest Epstein files disclosures.
Former US president Bill Clinton features throughout the latest Epstein files disclosures.

Japan sees largest number of child sexual cases in decade amid online crime surge

Social media platforms and online games were cited as places where victims and perpetrators met.
Social media platforms and online games were cited as places where victims and perpetrators met.

15 months’ jail for man who possessed almost 100 child sex abuse photos, videos

On Feb 26, Tan Thiam Heng pleaded guilty to one charge of possessing child abuse material. The court heard the children depicted in these videos were as young as six years old.
On Feb 26, Tan Thiam Heng pleaded guilty to one charge of possessing child abuse material. The court heard the children depicted in these videos were as young as six years old.

Epstein victims to attend Trump speech, demand accountability

US President Donald Trump fought for months to prevent release of the Epstein files but eventually signed the law passed by Congress requiring their publication.
US President Donald Trump fought for months to prevent release of the Epstein files but eventually signed the law passed by Congress requiring their publication.

Epstein sought to bring entourage of women on 2013 SpaceX visit, e-mails show

Tech billionaire Elon Musk gave the convicted sex offender a tour of SpaceX’s headquarters in 2013, e-mails show.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk gave the convicted sex offender a tour of SpaceX’s headquarters in 2013, e-mails show.

Jail, caning for man who raped and impregnated stepdaughter, who has intellectual disabilities

The judge noted that that the victim was especially vulnerable due to her age and her intellectual disability.
The judge noted that that the victim was especially vulnerable due to her age and her intellectual disability.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.