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Singaporean doctor in Melbourne pleads guilty to secretly filming colleagues in toilets

Published July 10, 2026 at 10:36 AM UTC

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Ryan Cho, a 28-year-old Singaporean trainee doctor, pleaded guilty on July 9, 2026, to 13 charges, including stalking, installing an optical device to record private images, and producing intimate images. These charges stem from his actions at three major Melbourne hospitals: Austin Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital, and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, where he worked between 2021 and 2025. During this period, Cho secretly filmed hundreds of colleagues in staff toilets and showers, amassing over 10,000 video and image files of more than 500 victims. The discovery began in July 2025 when staff at Austin Hospital found a phone recording in a staff toilet. Subsequent investigations led to the seizure of electronic devices from Cho's residence, revealing the extensive nature of his offenses. Cho's medical registration was suspended by Australian health regulators in 2025. He was released on strict bail conditions, including reporting to police three times a week and undergoing appropriate medical treatment. His next court appearance is scheduled for November 23, 2026, for a pre-sentence hearing. The case has prompted human rights complaints from around 100 victims against the hospitals involved, alleging sexual harassment and discrimination.