SINGAPORE – Former Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim appeared in court to face charges of molesting a 25-year-old woman. The alleged incident took place in November 2021 at the Hype Records office.
Ken Lim, the executive director of Hype Records, is accused of touching the woman’s breast through skin-to-skin contact. Prosecutors requested a gag order on the identity of the victim.
Ken Lim’s lawyer stated that the investigation has been ongoing for more than 15 months, and Ken Lim maintains his innocence, refusing to plead guilty. Currently, he is released on bail of S$10,000.
The court granted Ken Lim’s application to travel to Phuket, Thailand, from May 25 to June 4 to handle “property management issues,” subject to an additional S$10,000 bail.
If convicted of outrage of modesty, Ken Lim may face up to three years of imprisonment, a fine, and caning, although those above the age of 50 are exempt from caning.