Ian Fang bows at State Courts before starting 40-month jail term

Former Mediacorp artiste Ian Fang appeared at the State Courts on Jun. 16 to surrender himself to begin his 40-month jail sentence.

He was seen in a black suit with his mother by his side.

The former actor spoke to the media present, saying it's time for him to "take responsibility" for what he did.

“I definitely will try my best to be a better person, a better version of myself. It is an expensive and very huge mistake that I need to pay off," he said.

"I believe it will definitely make me a better person. I really hope that everyone can give me a chance, to show that I can be the person you want me to be,” Fang said, according to The Straits Times.

Fang previously pleaded guilty on May 19 to having sex with a girl before she turned 16.

He pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually penetrating an underage girl.

Five other charges were taken into account during sentencing.

They included sexual penetration of an underage girl, harassment and obstructing the course of justice.

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