Singaporean doctor in Melbourne now faces 910 charges for allegedly filming colleagues in toilets
The Straits Times
The case against Singaporean trainee doctor Ryan Cho accused of secretly filming staff in hospital toilets has been delayed to give defence and prosecution more time to address the massive number of charges. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MELBOURNE – A Singaporean trainee doctor is now facing a total of 910 charges over allegations that he secretly filmed more than 450 colleagues in staff showers and toilets at three major hospitals in Melbourne over a number of years.
Ryan Cho, 28, whose medical registration was suspended by Australian health regulators in 2025, made a brief appearance at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Feb 27.
Dressed in black pants and a black suit jacket, he sat alone in the court behind his lawyer. He was not accompanied in court by his Singaporean parents, who are responsible for his support and supervision after he was released on bail in August 2025, with an A$50,000 (S$45,000) surety.
Magistrate Michelle Mykytowycz acknowledged that alleged victims and their families were watching the Feb 27 procedural hearing in the courtroom or via webcast.
No evidence was tendered during the 15-minute hearing.
Proceedings are now adjourned for three months, until May 22, to give the defence and prosecution more time to address the massive number of charges and alleged victims.
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