An American man was sentenced to nine months’ jail on Wednesday for using his mobile phone to take photos of two women showering and outraging the modesty of three women in backpackers’ hostels.

Singapore Criminal Lawyer, Mr Amarjit Singh Sidhu had been appointed by the American Embassy to defend him. However, Mr Amarjit said that the man had declined to be legally represented as he wanted to complete his sentence and return to his wife and two children in the Philippines.

Mr Amarjit further mentioned that he was present to conduct a “watching brief” for the US Embassy, at their request.