Overview

• Lev Panfilov, a former actor, was convicted of rape, sexual assault, and molestation by the High Court of Singapore on March 21, 2025.
• Chia Boon Teck, vice-president of the Law Society, made controversial LinkedIn comments about the case, which were criticized as victim-shaming.
• Minister K Shanmugam publicly rebuked Chia, warning that such remarks could erode public trust in the justice system and discourage victims from reporting crimes.
• Advocacy group AWARE and prominent lawyers condemned Chia's comments, with some calling for his resignation from the Law Society.
• The Law Society of Singapore is reviewing the matter, while Chia has removed the post and stated his intent was to promote situational awareness, not blame victims.