Singapore Shocker: Indian-Origin Radio DJ Charged With Sex Crimes, Faces Multiple Allegations

An Indian-origin Tamil-language actor and radio DJ from Singapore, Gunalan Morgan, has been charged with multiple sex-related offences, including sexual communication with a minor. The State Courts on Friday, March 21 handed him seven charges, four of which involve sexual offences.

A court-imposed gag order restricts the disclosure of the victims’ identities and locations where the alleged incidents occurred. Gunalan, a producer-presenter with Mediacorp’s Tamil radio station Oli968, was immediately suspended by the company following his arrest. Mediacorp confirmed that he has since been served a termination notice but refrained from further comments.

According to court documents, the 43-year-old allegedly engaged in sexual communication with a minor between August 25 and August 31, 2024. Additionally, he is accused of obstructing justice by deliberately deleting Instagram conversations with the minor on September 16, 2024, after learning that a police report had been filed against him.

The charges against him also include voyeurism. If convicted, Gunalan faces severe legal consequences. Under Singaporean law, sexual communication with a minor under 16 carries a penalty of up to two years in jail, a fine, or both. The obstruction of justice charge could lead to imprisonment of up to seven years, a fine, or both. Additionally, a conviction for voyeurism can result in up to two years of imprisonment, a fine, caning, or a combination of these punishments.

Gunalan, who was unrepresented in court, informed the judge that he intends to engage legal counsel. His next court hearing is scheduled for April 21.

Published on: Friday, March 21, 2025, 08:34 PM IST