An Indian-origin man in Singapore has been sentenced to 12 years in jail and 15 strokes of the cane for cheating three women into sexual acts by pretending to be a rich “sugar daddy” on dating apps. The court described his actions as “depraved, sadistic and malicious.”
The man, 38-year-old Rajwant Singh Gill Narajan Singh, used fake online profiles posing as wealthy Caucasian men to approach women. He made them promises of money and a luxurious lifestyle. After he gained their trust, he then pressured them into sexual encounters. The horrific detail is that, unknown to the victims, he secretly used to record the sexual acts which was unknown to the victims and became a key part of the case against him.
Court documents reveal that Singh was married
According to reports, court documents have revealed that Singh was married with children at the time. However, continued to run multiple fake identities online. The women, who have been named as PW1, PW2 and V3, were convinced by his promises of financial support, but in reality, he just manipulated and exploited them.
During sentencing, prosecutors did not hold back, telling the court that Singh’s behaviour was “depraved, sadistic and malicious,” pointing to the emotional trauma caused to the victims. The judge agreed, saying the case involved deliberate deception and abuse of trust over a period of time.
Singh, a repeated offender
This was not Singh’s first conviction. In 2020, he had already pleaded guilty to cheating two of the women and was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison. He was also ordered to pay $5,437 in compensation. However, since he has repeated the crime and fresh charges have been brought that include the secret recordings. He has been given a much harsher punishment by the court now.
Singh could face additional time
The court also ordered 15 strokes of the cane which is a form of corporal punishment still used in Singapore for serious crimes. The punishment inflicts physical pain and the sentence reflects how strictly Singapore treats cases involving sexual exploitation.
According to reports, investigators have said the case could be even bigger. Singh is reportedly facing additional charges linked to at least 13 more alleged victims, which will be dealt with separately. If those cases are proven to be true, Singh could face additional prison time.
