Singapore Man Sentenced for Aggravated Molestation of Granddaughters Under Pretext of Mobile Games

A 64-year-old grandfather in Singapore receives a prison sentence for using mobile games as a pretext to molest two young victims in his care.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 18, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from CNA

Deceptive Tactics Used to Target Vulnerable Victims

A 64,year,old man has been jailed for five years, two months, and four weeks following a series of sexual offenses against his own granddaughters. According to court documents, the man, who worked as a cleaner, utilized his close relationship with the victims to facilitate the abuse. He frequently invited the girls to sit with him on a sofa under the guise of playing mobile phone or board games, using their distraction as an opportunity to commit the acts. The prosecution stated that the accused began feeling tempted to perform sexual acts on the children last year, leading to a deliberate pattern of behavior.

Discovery of Abuse and Legal Proceedings

The offenses came to light after the younger granddaughter disclosed the abuse to a social worker, reporting that her grandfather had touched her private parts. This disclosure led to a formal police report being filed on January 31, 2026, and the man’s subsequent arrest on February 6. While the identities of all parties involved remain protected by a court gag order, it was revealed that the family resided together in a shared home. During the legal process, the accused was remanded for a psychiatric assessment to determine his mental state at the time of the crimes.

Psychiatric Findings and Reoffending Concerns

Evaluations conducted by psychiatric experts determined that the man was not suffering from any mental disorder or intellectual disability. However, the assessment highlighted a significant concern regarding the future safety of the victims. Experts concluded that the man’s risk of sexual reoffending was at least moderate, particularly if he were allowed to continue living in close proximity to the children. This finding played a role in the sentencing considerations, as the court weighed the ongoing danger posed to the family unit.