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Spiritual Medium Sentenced for Sexual Assault of Minor

1/1/2026

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Tan Beng Kwee, a 63-year-old spiritual medium, was sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage girl aged 14 to 15.
The conviction rests on charges: attempted sexual penetration of a minor, sexual penetration of a minor, and procuring an indecent act from a young person.
Principal District Judge Toh Han Li rejected Tan's denial.
Tan established Ang Mo Kio home temple in 2007.

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Story summary

Tan Beng Kwee, a 63-year-old spiritual medium, was sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for sexually assaulting a teenage girl aged 14 to 15.
The conviction rests on charges: attempted sexual penetration of a minor, sexual penetration of a minor, and procuring an indecent act from a young person.
Principal District Judge Toh Han Li rejected Tan's denial.
Tan established Ang Mo Kio home temple in 2007.