SINGAPORE: A man has been charged in court with
sexual abuse of three young girls.
Emmanuel Lim Chin Pin, 21, is accused of committing
indecent acts, sexually abusing and attempted sexual penetration of
three 14-year-olds.
Lim faces nine charges. The incidents occurred
between July 2010 and April this year.
Under the Children and Young Persons Act, Lim faces a maximum
penalty of seven years' jail and $20,000 fine for committing
indecent acts.
For having sex with a child, Lim could be jailed up to 10 years and
fined.
If convicted of attempted sexual penetration, he could be jailed up
to 10 years and fined.
- CNA/de