SAF captain, 26, charged with possession of sexually explicit child abuse materials - Mothership.SG - News from Singapore, Asia and around the world
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Full Case Details
Name: Dylan Yoon Ker Tern, 26, Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Captain
Charged: July 15, 2026, Singapore State Courts
Allegations
- Offences: Possession of at least 8 sexually explicit child abuse materials and 20 obscene films
- Date & Location: Alleged to have committed these acts at a Geylang East flat on Aug 21, 2025
- Note: Court documents have not specified whether the child abuse materials are images or videos
SAF / MINDEF Response
- Yoon has been suspended from all duties with immediate effect
- Official statement: "The SAF holds its service personnel to high standards of discipline and integrity. Service personnel found to have committed offences will be dealt with in accordance with the law. As court proceedings are ongoing, MINDEF/SAF is unable to comment further on the case at this juncture."
Legal Representation & Next Hearing
- Represented by lawyers Kalidass Murugaiyan and Kanthan Raghavendra from Kalidass Law Corporation
- Next court mention: Aug 12, 2026
Potential Penalties
- Possession of child abuse material: Up to 5 years’ imprisonment, a fine, or caning (under Section 377BK of the Penal Code)
- Possession of obscene films: Up to 6 months’ jail, a fine of up to S$20,000, or both
Source: Mothership, The Straits Times, Singapore Courts website, Singapore Statutes Online