‘Paedophilic’ driver who preyed on young girls, autistic boy gets 12 years’ jail


Gary Alexander Tan, 68, pleaded guilty to six charges, including multiple counts of molestation. - ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): A man earlier described as a “paedophilic school bus driver” who targeted multiple young girls and an autistic boy was sentenced to 12 years’ jail on Wednesday (March 1).

In December 2022, Gary Alexander Tan, 68, pleaded guilty to six charges, including multiple counts of molestation. Nine other charges were considered during sentencing.

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