Singapore woman who lied about rape after man refused to pay S$1,200 sentenced to 12 months’ probation
A 20-year-old Singaporean woman who falsely accused a man of rape after he refused to pay her S$1,200 (US$935) following consensual sex has been sentenced to probation.
- 20-year-old Singaporean woman falsely accused man of rape after payment dispute.
- Sentenced to 12 months’ probation, curfew, and community service.
- Judge warned that false rape claims harm real victims and public trust.
SINGAPORE — A 20-year-old woman who falsely accused a man of rape after he refused to pay her S$1,200 (approximately US$935) following consensual sex has been sentenced to 12 months’ supervised probation, the Singapore State Courts ruled on 27 October 2025.
The offender, Claris Ling Min Rui, will be subject to a 10pm to 6am curfew and must complete 60 hours of community service. Her parents also posted a S$5,000 (approximately US$3,900) bond to ensure her good behaviour.
False report after payment dispute
According to court documents, Ling met the 43-year-old man through the dating app Sugarbook. The pair met in March 2025, agreeing on a payment of S$200 (approximately US$155) for her time. After visiting a bar together, they had consensual sex at a hotel.
Later, Ling demanded S$1,200 (approximately US$935) instead, which the man refused to pay. When he offered S$500 (approximately US$390), she became angry and threatened to accuse him of rape. She later filed a false police report and texted the man, saying: “You’re f***ed.”
During investigations, Ling initially stuck to her story but eventually admitted she fabricated the rape allegation out of anger over the unpaid amount.
Court’s decision and warning
Ling pleaded guilty in September to giving false information to a public servant and using threatening words to cause alarm.
District Judge Ronald Goh said probation was appropriate due to her age and potential for rehabilitation, but stressed that false rape accusations cause significant harm, both to innocent individuals and to genuine victims of sexual assault.
For giving false information to a public servant, Ling could have faced up to two years in jail, a fine, or both. For using threatening words to cause alarm, she faced up to six months’ jail or a S$5,000 fine, or both.
