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Singapore: 26-Year-Old Man Taken into Custody Over Motor Vehicle Theft at Yishun

The police advised all motorcycle owners to adopt a few prevention measures to ensure that such thefts can be avoided.

Jul 23, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Indonesia Cracks Down on Baby Trafficking Ring, Arrests 12 with Alleged Singapore Ties

Five infants were saved by the authorities in Pontianak, and one was saved in Tangerang, a city close to Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia.

Jul 17, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 22-year-old man arrested for cheating of money via dating app

Singapore Teens Pretend to be Underage on Dating Apps, Lure Pedophiles and Then Blackmail Them

The teens posed as underage male and female individuals looking for sex on dating apps like Grindr and Telegram hook-up groups.

Jul 7, 2025

By Manthan C.

Singapore: 41-Year-Old Man Arrested in Malaysia Over Role in Cross-Border Scam Call Syndicate

According to Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871, cheating carries a maximum 10-year prison sentence and a fine if found guilty.

Jul 1, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Doctor Arrested for Forging 4 Competency Certificates to Obtain Medical Practice License from MOH

Bernard Tan Wen Sheng's name could no longer be found on the Singapore Medical Council's database of registered healthcare professionals.

Jun 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Malaysia's Johor Police Probe Singapore-Registered Car for Driving Against Traffic on Expressway

The driver of the vehicle was "endangering other road users" and the case is being looked into for reckless and dangerous driving.

Jun 24, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

SAF Serviceman, 24, Rushed to Hospital After Accident in Upper Changi Road East

The Ministry of Defense (Mindef) issued a statement on Tuesday and said that SAF was aware of the accident.

Jun 10, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Malaysia Set to Enforce VEP for Singapore-Registered Vehicles from July 1

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook said that vehicles without a valid VEP would be issued a RM300 compound fine.

Jun 4, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 22-Year-Old Man to be Charged for Making Bomb Hoax Leading to Aircraft Being Recalled at Changi Airport

The man will be charged with giving false information about a hazardous thing under Section 268A of the Penal Code.

Jun 4, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Man, 44, Charged with Murder of 79-Year-Old Woman in Sengkang

According to reports, Lim Yuen Li was unrepresented and stated in court that he wished to apply for a "state lawyer".

Jun 3, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

More Than 130, Including 14-Year-Old, Arrested in Drug Raids as Drugs Worth Over S$600K Seized

CNB officers conducted an island-wide anti-drug operation from May 18 to May 30, covering areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Boon Keng, Bukit Merah, Jurong and Sengkang.

May 31, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Chinese Man Jailed in Singapore for Stealing Valuables from Overhead Compartment on Scoot Flight

The police presented the Public Spiritedness Award to the passenger who informed the victim of the theft.

May 28, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Indonesian Teen Killed by Crocodile While Playing Football

Muhammad Syahputra Almanda, 13, was attacked by a crocodile when he entered a river to retrieve a football on Indonesia's Sumatra Island.

May 27, 2025

By Manthan C.

Australian Businessman Facing Death Penalty After Getting Arrested with 1.7 Kgs of Cocaine in Bali

Lamar Ahchee, 43, was arrested after receiving two suspicious packages from Thailand with 1.7 kgs of cocaine hidden inside chocolate wrappers.

May 26, 2025

By Manthan C.

Groom-to-Be Killed in Deadly Road Accident While Going to Visit Ride to Father's Grave in Singapore

The police said that Syakir suffered severe injuries after the collision drove him off his motorcycle.

May 21, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

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