Raffles Hospital nurse suspended for allegedly grabbing genitals of patient's male relative
Shaffiq Alkhatib
The Straits Times
Jule 1, 2025
A nurse was at a toilet at a hospital ward when he allegedly grabbed the private parts of a patient's male relative with his hand.
The incident is said to have happened at around 7.30pm on June 18 at Raffles Hospital in North Bridge Road.
Elipe Siva Nagu, 34, now faces a molestation charge. Details about the alleged victim have been redacted from the court documents.
In a statement on June 30, a Raffles Hospital spokesperson told The Straits Times that Elipe has since been suspended from his nursing duties.
His case will be mentioned again in court on July 7.
If convicted of molestation, an offender can be jailed for up to three years, fined, caned or receive any combination of such punishments.
The spokesperson added: "At Raffles Hospital, we take such (allegations) with utmost seriousness and are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all the patients we serve and care for.
"As the investigation is ongoing, we are unable to provide further details or comment on the specifics of the case at this time."
The spokesperson also said that the hospital will continue to monitor the situation closely and take appropriate actions as the investigation progresses.
Correction note: In an earlier version of the story, we said that the alleged victim was a patient instead of a male relative of a patient. This has been corrected. We are sorry for the error.
