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Singapore Police Warn Public About Surge in Malware Scams Tied to Online Sexual Services

The cases involve scammers exploiting social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Threads to lure individuals into compromising situations.

Dec 4, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 13 Arrested in Island-Wide Crackdown on Secret Society Activities at Entertainment and Nightlife Venues

Under Section 14(3) of the Societies Act 1966, anyone convicted of being a member of an unlawful society faces up to three years' jail, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.

Dec 4, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 33-Year-Old Man to be Charged for Allegedly Running Unlicensed Cross-Border Money Transfer Business

Operating a payment service, including cross-border transfers, without a valid licence carries a maximum penalty of a S$125,000 fine, up to three years' imprisonment, or both.

Dec 4, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: Man, 29, Arrested for Alleged E-Commerce Scam Involving Pokémon Trading Cards

The suspect is expected to be charged in court with cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871.

Dec 4, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Former St Louis Police Officer Admits to Looking Up Nude Photos on Phones of More Than 20 Women During Traffic Stops

Julian Alcala, 30, pleaded guilty to 20 counts of willfully depriving someone of their right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure.

Dec 4, 2025

By Manthan C.

Tempe Man Fatally Shoots Wife, Co-Worker He Thought She was Having an Affair with

Benjamin Visser, 27, fatally shot his 21-year-old wife, Mary Visser, and her 32-year-old co-worker Shaquille Simmons on Monday morning.

Dec 4, 2025

By Manthan C.

Man Who Killed Gay Ole Miss Student to Cover Up Sexual Affair, Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

Timothy Herrington, 25, was sentenced to 40 years in prison over the killing of 20-year-old University of Mississippi student, Jimmie "Jay" Lee in 2022.

Dec 3, 2025

By Manthan C.

Singapore Agritrade Founder Arrested for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud After Five Years on the Run, Faces Cheating Charges

Ng has been charged with 10 counts of cheating, including allegations of defrauding Funding Societies, a digital financing platform.

Dec 3, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Customs Flags Two New Parcel Scam Variants, Warns Public

The schemes involve scammers posing as Customs officials to trick victims into transferring money or disclosing their banking information.

Dec 3, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 43-Year-Old Woman Jailed for Orchestrating Five-Hour Confinement of Debtor in Warehouse

Deputy Public Prosecutor Darren Sim told the court that Lin and the victim had known each other through illegal gambling activities.

Dec 3, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Georgia Woman Beat Boyfriend's Toddler to Death Because She 'Resented' the Boy, Wanted a Family with Her Own Child

Trinity Poague, 20, is on trial over the alleged murder of 18-month-old Romeo Angeles, also known as J.D.

Dec 3, 2025

By Manthan C.

Massachusetts Teachers Charged After Video Showed One of Them 'Thrusting' with 14-Year-Old Child on Lap

Benjamin Dillman, 26, and Peter Dillman, 24 - both teachers at Boylston Elementary School - have been charged with multiple counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14.

Dec 3, 2025

By Manthan C.

Former Sacramento Deputy Who Fatally Stabbed 11-Year-Old Son Lost Job for Overdosing on Drugs He Seized During an Arrest

Marvin Morales, a former Sacramento County Sheriff's deputy, resigned from his job last year after he overdosed on fentanyl he seized from a man during patrolling duty.

Dec 3, 2025

By Manthan C.

Singapore NUH Staff Member Fined for Unauthorised Access to Patient Records

The misconduct came to light in July 2023 when NUH received an anonymous tip-off.

Dec 2, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Three Men to be Charged Over Separate Molestation Cases Across Singapore

The offence carries a penalty of up to three years' jail, a fine, caning, or a combination of these punishments.

Dec 2, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

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Crime News from Singapore & World

Singapore Police Warn Public About Surge in Malware Scams Tied to Online Sexual Services

Singapore: 13 Arrested in Island-Wide Crackdown on Secret Society Activities at Entertainment and Nightlife Venues

Singapore: 33-Year-Old Man to be Charged for Allegedly Running Unlicensed Cross-Border Money Transfer Business

Singapore: Man, 29, Arrested for Alleged E-Commerce Scam Involving Pokémon Trading Cards

Former St Louis Police Officer Admits to Looking Up Nude Photos on Phones of More Than 20 Women During Traffic Stops

Tempe Man Fatally Shoots Wife, Co-Worker He Thought She was Having an Affair with

Man Who Killed Gay Ole Miss Student to Cover Up Sexual Affair, Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

Singapore Agritrade Founder Arrested for Multi-Million Dollar Fraud After Five Years on the Run, Faces Cheating Charges

Singapore Customs Flags Two New Parcel Scam Variants, Warns Public

Singapore: 43-Year-Old Woman Jailed for Orchestrating Five-Hour Confinement of Debtor in Warehouse

Georgia Woman Beat Boyfriend's Toddler to Death Because She 'Resented' the Boy, Wanted a Family with Her Own Child

Massachusetts Teachers Charged After Video Showed One of Them 'Thrusting' with 14-Year-Old Child on Lap

Former Sacramento Deputy Who Fatally Stabbed 11-Year-Old Son Lost Job for Overdosing on Drugs He Seized During an Arrest

Singapore NUH Staff Member Fined for Unauthorised Access to Patient Records

Three Men to be Charged Over Separate Molestation Cases Across Singapore

Kashmir Hypocrisy Day not Kashmir Solidarity Day

Kashmir Hypocrisy Day not Kashmir Solidarity Day

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Pakistan's Expanding Use of AI Deepfakes and State-Backed Disinformation Campaigns

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