A Malaysian child psychiatrist in Ireland found guilty of sexually abusing and grooming a teenager had tried to buy his way out from being sentenced.

The Irish Independent reported that Dr Amirul Arif Mohd Yunos’ legal team had offered his 17-year-old victim €2,000 (RM9,320.40) in compensation for his crimes before the court.

However, his move backfired as her parents rejected the offer, calling it...