Orchard Road Prowler: Man Hands Out Business Cards Soliciting Sex
Unwanted Advances in the Heart of Singapore
A recent Reddit post on r/SingaporeRaw has sparked concern after a Singaporean woman reported a disturbing encounter in the Orchard/Somerset area. According to u/orionic, her friend was approached by a middle-aged man who complimented her looks before handing her a business card soliciting sexual services.
The post alleges that the man has been frequenting the Scape area and targeting young women. The Redditor shared the warning to alert others about his actions.
“Apparently he had been patrolling Scape area gazing at youths. Keep an eye out for this weirdo.” – u/orionic
Public Reactions: Shock, Disbelief, and Jokes
As expected, reactions from Reddit were a mix of outrage, skepticism, and humor. Some users questioned the man’s logic in thinking this approach would actually work.
“LOL - like putting it into a name card is supposed to trick women into bedding him????” – u/MeeKiaMaiHiam
“He’s either very daring or very stupid. Or both.” – u/Genestah
Others took a more serious approach, suggesting that a police report should be made since the behavior bordered on harassment and touting.
“I think you can make a police report. It’s effectively touting.” – u/kopisiutaidaily
Another user noted the potential risks of such behavior, pointing out that vulnerable individuals could be targeted.
“There just might be a mentally vulnerable lady that he might be able to exploit...” – u/wristss
Is It Illegal or Just Creepy?
A side discussion emerged on whether approaching someone for sex in public is inherently illegal. Some argued that if the man wasn’t being aggressive or obscene, his actions—while distasteful—might technically not break any laws.
“I’m not saying this is right per se. But the guy does it out of consent and is not an a**hole about it. And I THINK this is not illegal. So, tbh I don’t see the harm here.” – u/Handsomedaddy69
However, OP pushed back on this view, emphasizing the discomfort and predatory nature of the situation.
“I’d argue there’s better and way more respectful ways to exercise boldness and initiative that doesn’t include approaching random younger women explicitly for sex.” – u/orionic
Some users also questioned whether public reactions would be different if the man was conventionally attractive.
“If he very handsome, look like Korean model, and hands you a card, to call him if you want to have dinner and after that Netflix and chill, will you react the same way?” – u/Throwaway16_61
“Are you daft? He was not asking for a date or dinner. He explicitly asked for sex. Stop misconstruing the situation to fit your apologist narrative.” – u/orionic
Takeaway: When Does Boldness Cross the Line?
This incident raises bigger questions about public safety and personal boundaries in Singapore. While cold approaches in public spaces are not uncommon, there’s a fine line between flirting and harassment—especially when unsolicited sexual advances are involved.
At what point should such behavior warrant police intervention? Should Singapore introduce stricter laws against public solicitation? Let us know what you think.
