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Singapore: More teens sexually exploited by online predators, many cases unreported, say lawyers and counsellors

By Wong Shiying (The Straits Times)
Lawyers and counsellors told ST they have seen more cases of teens being sexually exploited by people they befriended online. - PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PEXELS via The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE: Ostracised and bullied in school, 11-year-old Jane (not her real name) sought refuge in an online karaoke app where she posted videos of herself singing the latest tunes.

She felt validated by the praise she received and was happy she could make friends.

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