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Malaysian Man Sentenced for Raping Domestic Worker in Singapore

4/15/2026

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Harvin Velanggany, a 24-year-old Malaysian, was sentenced in Rochor, Singapore, to eight years and six strokes of cane for raping a domestic worker.
The offense occurred on May 26, 2024, when the 32-year-old Filipino domestic worker was off work after drinking beer.
Velanggany witnessed Anbazhagan Sivamurugan assaulting her before he attacked and stole money.
Anbazhagan Sivamurugan's case is pending in court.
The victim's identity remains protected by a gag order.

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Story summary

Harvin Velanggany, a 24-year-old Malaysian, was sentenced in Rochor, Singapore, to eight years and six strokes of cane for raping a domestic worker.
The offense occurred on May 26, 2024, when the 32-year-old Filipino domestic worker was off work after drinking beer.
Velanggany witnessed Anbazhagan Sivamurugan assaulting her before he attacked and stole money.
Anbazhagan Sivamurugan's case is pending in court.
The victim's identity remains protected by a gag order.