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Doctor charged over alleged assault at Singapore hospital
A doctor has been charged in connection with an alleged molestation incident at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. The alleged offence occurred on July 17, 2023.
LSN Singapore ·
Yeo Teng Yao appeared in court to face charges related to the incident at the North Island hospital. The alleged molestation of a woman is said to have taken place during the specified date in 2023.
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital is a 455-bed acute care facility operated by the Singapore cluster of the National Health Group, serving residents in the northern region of Singapore.
The case has been referred to the courts for adjudication. Further details regarding the nature of the allegations and the investigation findings are expected to emerge as legal proceedings continue.
The hospital has not issued a public statement regarding the matter. Such incidents involving healthcare personnel are typically subject to both criminal investigations and separate disciplinary procedures by relevant medical regulatory bodies in Singapore.