Over 460 youth arrested for sexual crimes in 2024; sexual penetration of minors most common offence

Over 460 youth arrested for sexual crimes in 2024; sexual penetration of minors most common offence

Early exposure to pornography was a reason for youth committing sexual offences, said MHA. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Over 460 Youth Arrested for Sexual Crimes in Singapore as Numbers Remain High in 2024

More than 460 young people aged 19 and below were arrested for sexual crimes in Singapore in 2024, with sexual penetration of minors being the most common offence, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). This figure is similar to 2023, which saw over 470 youth arrests for sexual offences – a 30 per cent increase from 2022. In most cases, the victims knew their perpetrators, the MHA reported. Pornography Exposure Linked to Youth Sexual O…

Over 460 youth arrested for sexual crimes in 2024; sexual penetration

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