Balasubramanian Ramesh, a 73-year-old Indian national, has been charged in Singapore for allegedly molesting four women on a Singapore Airlines flight from the US to Singapore on November 18, 2024. The accused was arrested after multiple incidents were reported, where he is accused of molesting one woman four times and the others once each. The allegations state that the offenses occurred over several hours of the flight, starting at around 3:15 AM, and continued until late afternoon.
Source:- bbc news
Ramesh faces seven charges related to molestation. He allegedly targeted his victims at different times, and the incidents were reported at intervals from early morning to late afternoon. Court documents, however, do not specify whether the victims were passengers or crew members, and a gag order has been placed on their identities to protect their privacy.
Source:- news 18
The accused is expected to plead guilty to the charges on December 13, 2024. Under Singaporean law, for each count of molestation, an offender can face up to three years in prison, a fine, caning, or a combination of these penalties. However, since Ramesh is over the age of 50, he will not face caning, which is typically reserved for younger offenders.
This case has drawn attention due to the nature of the crime occurring in a confined and high-altitude environment, as well as the growing concerns over safety and conduct on international flights. Singapore has stringent laws regarding such offenses, and this incident highlights the country’s commitment to enforcing these laws on both local and international flights that land in Singapore
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