South Korea police launch probe into whether Telegram abets online sex crimes, Yonhap reports
The South Korean government is pushing for stricter laws to criminalise the purchase or viewing of sexually exploitative deepfakes.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Why South Korea is on high alert over deepfake sex crimes
Sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of South Korean women were often found in Telegram chatrooms, according to reports.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Some South Indian movie stars under investigation for sex crimes, police say
Police received complaints from female actors accusing male colleagues of sexual harassment and abuse.
Thu Aug 29 2024
R&B singer R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison in sex case
The sentence was imposed nine months after Kelly was convicted of racketeering and sex crimes.
Thu Jun 30 2022
British police charge Kevin Spacey over alleged sex crimes
Spacey has largely disappeared from public view since being accused of sexual misconduct five years ago.
Tue Jun 14 2022
UK prosecutors authorise charges against actor Kevin Spacey for sex crimes
Spacey is charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men.
Fri May 27 2022
Indonesia's parliament passes landmark bill on sexual violence
Prosecuting sex crimes has been complicated by the absence of a dedicated legal framework, while victims concerns of being shamed during questioning have deterred many from speaking up
Tue Apr 12 2022
Porn star Ron Jeremy charged with seven more sex crimes
Ron Jeremy faces an additional seven counts of rape and sexual assault, as more women have now come forward to police.
Thu Oct 29 2020
Harvey Weinstein charged with six more counts of sexual assault in Los Angeles
Among the charges, Weinstein faces a total of four counts each of forcible rape and forcible oral copulation, two counts of sexual battery.
Sat Oct 03 2020
Film producer Harvey Weinstein indicted on rape charges - Prosecutor
Movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape and a criminal sexual act.
Wed May 30 2018
Sarawak school teacher charged with sex crimes involving boys
Charges against Lai Chee Hiang, 37, involves carnal intercourse, oral sex and molestation, among others.
Mon Oct 09 2017
SOP to handle child sex crimes expected to finalise Oct 30
She said the special Standard Operating Procedures to be used was in accordance with international best practices and would meet the needs and requirements of child witnesses.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Former imam charged with sexually assaulting neighbour's daughters
The 72-year-old ex-imam of a surau in Ampang claims trial to sexually assaulting three underage girls.
Fri Sep 29 2017
Dad who commits 623 sex crimes on daughter, gets 48 years' jail
The 36-year-old unit trust agent will also be given 24 strokes of the rotan for his heinous crimes.
Fri Sep 08 2017
Amendment to legal aid act gives underage victims of sex crimes access to legal advice
The amendment to the Legal Aid Act 1971, which is expected to be tabled at the next Parliament session, will enable underage victims of sexual crimes and their family members to get access to legal.
Fri Jul 21 2017