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	This pressure contributed to the victim developing depression and suicidal thoughts.<ref name=":1" /> She was eventually admitted to the Institute of Mental Health and diagnosed with an adjustment disorder.<ref name=":1" /> The girl also contracted a sexually transmitted infection (human papillomavirus) as a result of the encounters.<ref name=":2" /> The prosecution concluded that she would "continue to live with the burden" of Feng's actions.<ref name=":1" />		This pressure contributed to the victim developing depression and suicidal thoughts.<ref name=":1" /> She was eventually admitted to the Institute of Mental Health and diagnosed with an adjustment disorder.<ref name=":1" /> The girl also contracted a sexually transmitted infection (human papillomavirus) as a result of the encounters.<ref name=":2" /> The prosecution concluded that she would "continue to live with the burden" of Feng's actions.<ref name=":1" />

			=== PR status revoked ===
			On 5 February 2026, Fang’s Permanent Resident (PR) status was revoked by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) after reviewing his case.<ref name=":5">Khine Zin Htet. “[https://mothership.sg/2026/02/ian-fang-pr-status-revoked/ Ex-actor Ian Fang's PR status revoked, to be deported & banned from re-entering S'pore: ICA]” ''Mothership,'' 5 February, 2026. Accessed 10 February 2026.</ref> He will be deported from Singapore and sent back to China after serving his 40-month sentence.<ref name=":5" />

			=== Victim’s family withdraws lawsuit against Fang ===
			On 7 February 2026, just 2 days after his PR status was revoked, the victims’ lawyer confirmed that the family had decided to withdraw the case against Fang.<ref name=":6">Sidin, Nurshahiylia. “[https://mothership.sg/2026/02/victim-family-withdraw-civil-lawsuit-ian-fang/ Family of underage girl withdraws lawsuit against Ian Fang, says she wishes to move forward with her life]” ''Mothership,'' 7 February, 2026. Accessed 10 February 2026.</ref> The family felt that the recent revocation of Ian Fang's Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) status and his impending deportation, announced just days before their decision, was a significant form of justice. They believe he has "received his due punishment" by losing his status in Singapore.<ref name=":6" />

			While the family had previously expressed that Fang deserved to be caned, they have now accepted the court's sentence. Their lawyer stated they believe in the fairness of Singapore's justice system.<ref name=":6" /> The victim herself wished to "not have anything to do with him anymore." The family wanted to respect her desire to move forward with her life and avoid any further distress or lengthy public attention that a drawn-out civil trial would bring.<ref name=":6" />

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Editorial Assistant: ian feng sexual offence case 2024

2026-01-16T05:16:31Z

ian feng sexual offence case 2024

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[[File:Ian Feng portrait.jpg|thumb|''Ian Feng. Photo from [https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3314643/singapore-ex-actor-ian-fang-apology-bow-sex-case-mother-claims-proof-against-std-reports?module=perpetual_scroll_0&pgtype=article SCMP].'']]
Former Singaporean actor Ian Feng (legal name Fang Weijie) was sentenced to 40 months' imprisonment for sexual offences involving a 15-year-old girl in 2024. The case, which sparked significant public debate, concluded with his surrender to authorities in June 2025.<ref name=":0">Wong, Andrew. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/actor-ian-fang-jailed-40-months-for-sexual-offences-against-teen-15 Former actor Ian Fang jailed 40 months for sexual offences against 15-year-old girl]” ''The Straits Times,'' 19 May, 2025. Accessed 16 December 2025.</ref><ref name=":1">Wong, Andrew. “[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/former-actor-ian-fang-surrenders-to-court-to-begin-40-months-jail-sentence Former actor Ian Fang surrenders to court to begin 40-month jail sentence]” ''The Straits Times,'' 16 June, 2025. Accessed 16 December 2025.</ref>

==Context==
Ian Feng, aged 34 at the time, first met the victim at an entertainment event in May 2024, and they began daily communication.<ref name=":2">Lay, Belmont. “[https://mothership.sg/2025/05/ian-fang-sti/ Underage girl, then 15, contracted sexually transmitted infection after sex with ex-actor Ian Fang]” ''Mothership,'' 19 May, 2025. Accessed 16 December 2025.</ref> Between June and July 2024, he engaged in sexual activity with her on nine separate occasions, five of which involved unprotected sex despite her requests for him to use a condom.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> The prosecution noted that he only complied with her insistence on protection twice.<ref name=":2" />

The offences occurred in various locations, demonstrating Feng's premeditation. They included a hotel where the girl was quarantined for COVID-19, his private residence, and even a private hospital room where she was being treated for a flu infection.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> Notably, this was the victim's first sexual experience.<ref name=":2" />

==Legal proceedings and sentence==
On May 19, 2025, Feng pleaded guilty to three charges of sexual penetration of a minor under 16, an offence under Section 376A of the Penal Code.<ref name=":3">Yuk Luk Chan. “[https://singaporelegaladvice.com/ian-fang-sex-offenders-caned/ The Ian Fang Case Explained: When are Sex Offenders Caned?]” ''Singapore Legal Advice,'' 13 June, 2025. Accessed 16 December 2025.</ref><ref name=":4">Koh Wan Ting. “[https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ian-fang-jail-no-caning-cna-explains-5139631 CNA Explains: Why was former actor Ian Fang jailed but not caned for his sexual offences?]” ''Channel News Asia'', 20 May, 2025. Accessed 16 December 2025.</ref> The court considered five other related charges, including obstruction of justice and stalking, during sentencing.<ref name=":1" />

District Judge Eddy Tham, in lifting a gag order to reveal Feng's identity at the victim's family's request, stated that Feng had "taken advantage of an emotional vulnerability" and that his actions were "not a one-off event".<ref name=":1" /><ref>Wong, Andrew. “[https://asianews.network/chinese-former-actor-ian-fang-jailed-40-months-for-sexual-offences-against-15-year-old-girl/ Chinese former actor Ian Fang jailed 40 months for sexual offences against 15-year-old girl]” ''Asia News Network'', 20 May, 2025. Accessed 16 December 2025.</ref> The judge also criticized Feng's attempt to "gaslight the victim" after investigations began, which caused her further harm.<ref name=":1" /> Feng was sentenced to 40 months' imprisonment and surrendered himself to begin his sentence on June 16, 2025.<ref name=":0" />

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A key point of public discussion was why Feng was not sentenced to caning.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />
[[File:Ian Feng apologizing.jpg|thumb|''Fang and his mother apologizing to the press. Photo from [https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/former-actor-ian-fang-surrenders-to-court-to-begin-40-months-jail-sentence The Straits Times.]'']]
Feng was sentenced under Section 376A(2)(b) of the Penal Code, which applies to offences where the victim is aged 14 or above but under 16, and where the court does not find an "exploitative relationship".<ref name=":3" /> This provision carries a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in jail and/or a fine, but it does not include caning as a sentencing option.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />

Caning would have been a possibility only if the prosecution had proceeded under Section 376A(2)(a), which requires proof of an exploitative relationship involving a significant power imbalance (e.g., teacher-student or doctor-patient).<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> The prosecution, exercising its discretion based on the available evidence and circumstances, did not classify Feng's relationship with the victim as exploitative in the legal sense for this charge.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" />

===Impact on the victim===
The offences and Feng's subsequent actions had severe consequences for the victim. After her mother filed a police report in August 2024, Feng repeatedly contacted the girl via social media against police instructions, asking her to persuade her mother to withdraw the charges.<ref name=":2" /> During these communications, he told her he would commit suicide if jailed.<ref name=":1" />

This pressure contributed to the victim developing depression and suicidal thoughts.<ref name=":1" /> She was eventually admitted to the Institute of Mental Health and diagnosed with an adjustment disorder.<ref name=":1" /> The girl also contracted a sexually transmitted infection (human papillomavirus) as a result of the encounters.<ref name=":2" /> The prosecution concluded that she would "continue to live with the burden" of Feng's actions.<ref name=":1" />

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