There have also been no significant increases over the years, said the Senior
Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ho Peng Kee, in Parliament on Tuesday.
However, he added that internet-related sexual crimes are an area of concern as
they involve mainly underaged victims.
From 2001 to 2006, 80 of the 124 reported cases of internet sex crimes had
female victims who were below the age of 16.
Several crime intervention programmes like training sessions, workshops and
awareness talks have been organised by the police, together with various
ministries such as the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Community
Development, Youth and Sports.
Currently, those convicted of rape face a jail term of up to 20 years, with the
option of a fine and caning, under the Penal Code.
Sex with an underaged female carries a jail term of up to five years and a fine
option of up to S$10,000 under the Women's Charter.
CNA
