3 publishers · first seen Thu, 29 Oct 2026 04:50 UTC · updated Thu, 29 Oct 2026 07:03 UTC
On Oct 29, 2026, Sonik Archana Susheel, a 32-year-old Indian national, was fined S$2,500 after pleading guilty to outraging the modesty of a 20-year-old female worker at a downtown nightspot in Singapore. The incident occurred on Mar 13, when Sonik, having consumed alcohol at home and at the venue, touched the victim’s buttocks and pushed her stomach area while dancing erratically. The court heard the interaction lasted no more than five seconds, and the victim, who nearly collided with Sonik, uttered an expletive before seeking help from bouncers. Sonik was arrested the same day and represented by lawyer Ariffin Sha, who stated the act was not premeditated.
The victim attended the hearing and confirmed receiving S$1,500 in voluntary compensation from Sonik, but requested additional compensation, saying she lost her job and about S$18,000 in income. She linked her dismissal to the incident, though the court found insufficient evidence to determine a direct connection. Principal District Judge Lee Lit Cheng declined to order further compensation, stating such matters were better handled elsewhere.
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