Police said in a statement today that “Kuroe Kun”, the netizen who accused local YouTuber Eden Ang of sexual misconduct, made false allegations against police officers.
Kuroe Kun (pictured, left), in a Facebook post, said that Ang had made her friend strip to her underwear and slapped her on the buttocks.
She also said that the police officer investigating the case told her friend that she was to blame for what had happened.
“A female police officer had told her to report. She did. This male investigator said “it’s your fault”. These 3 words, do you not understand how hurtful it is? Hearing a law enforcement officer say its YOUR FAULT?”
Kuroe Kun also accused the investigating officer of lacking in morals:
“How dare you neglect your duty as a police officer. Where are your values, your morals? A girl is asking for help against an identified predator and you blame the victim.”
However, police said:
“The IO did not make any insensitive remarks, contrary to what has been alleged by Kuroe Kun. Neither did the IO turn Kuroe Kun’s female friend away. Rather, the female friend informed the IO of her own accord that she needed time to consider about lodging a police report.”
Police added that Kuroe Kun’s friend has not responded to efforts to engage her:
“The Police have requested Kuroe Kun’s female friend to come forward to lodge a report. However, she has not been forthcoming in her accounts to the Police and has yet to make a police report, despite our continual efforts to reach out to her.”
This is the statement from the police, reproduced in full:
“A netizen, Kuroe Kun, posted online on 25 January 2018 that her female friend was allegedly molested. In her post, Kuroe Kun also made allegations against an Investigation Officer (IO) from Clementi Police Division. These are serious allegations against the IO, and we have looked into it. We wish to clarify that the allegations are unfounded and false. The IO carried out his duty professionally when he attended to the female friend. The IO did not make any insensitive remarks, contrary to what has been alleged by Kuroe Kun. Neither did the IO turn Kuroe Kun’s female friend away. Rather, the female friend informed the IO of her own accord that she needed time to consider about lodging a police report
Following Kuroe Kun’s online post, the Police have requested Kuroe Kun’s female friend to come forward to lodge a report. However, she has not been forthcoming in her accounts to the Police and has yet to make a police report, despite our continual efforts to reach out to her.
The Police take a very serious view of all complaints or allegations made against our officers. Such complaints will be thoroughly investigated and if substantiated, the Police will not hesitate to take action against any errant officer. However, we also cannot condone malicious allegations against the Police. If the allegations are found to be false and made maliciously, appropriate action in accordance with the law will be taken.
The Police urge members of the public to post information online responsibly. We also urge the public not to speculate or spread unsubstantiated information.”
