📱 A woman in S'pore confronted a man for allegedly taking photos of her without consent at Caldecott MRT station.
However, security officers apparently told her there is "no case". It is typically not against the law to take photos or videos of someone in a public place.
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Full Incident Details
When & Where: Around 5:20pm, June 23, on the Circle Line platform of Caldecott MRT station, Singapore.
What Happened:
- A woman identified only as Lianne noticed a man seemingly taking non-consensual photos of her body. She confronted him, but he initially denied it.
- After SMRT staff intervened and requested to check his phone, 6–7 photos of Lianne were found in an album, alongside similar full-body shots of other unsuspecting women.
- The man then claimed the photos were "accidental", said they were not explicit so nothing was wrong, asked if he would be blacklisted, rushed to go home, and tried to settle privately with Lianne.
- SMRT staff detained him and called the police, who took statements from both parties. However, Lianne was later told no offence had been committed due to insufficient evidence, and the man was released.
Lianne’s Stand:
- She is speaking out to alert other potential victims of the same man, and to push back against the idea that only explicit photos matter. She stresses that unwanted photography violates personal boundaries, and dismissing such behaviour discourages others from coming forward. She urges people to trust their discomfort and stand up for themselves.
Legal Context in Singapore:
- Per legal advice cited: Taking photos/videos of someone in a public place without consent is generally not illegal. It is only an offence if taken in private spaces (e.g. bathrooms, changing rooms) or when capturing private acts (e.g. showering, changing).
- If police do not pursue a case, affected individuals may file a Magistrate’s Complaint. People cannot demand others’ ID or stop them from leaving on their own.