Crime News from Singapore & World

Singapore: 32-Year-Old Woman Arrested Over Suspected Loan Shark Harassment in Geylang Bahru

For first-time offenders, the offence of loan shark harassment carries a fine of between S$5,000 and S$50,000, an imprisonment term of up to five years, and caning of up to six strokes.

27 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 34-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Theft of S$52,000 Rolex from Ocean Drive Home

In Singapore, the offence carries a punishment of up to seven years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.

27 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Krystofer Patrick Brooks and Skylar Kathleen Kiehl

Hopkins Man Who Claimed He Shot His Girlfriend Accidentally While Checking if Gun was Empty, Charged with Murder

Krystofer Patrick Brooks, 20, was charged on Jan. 6 in Hennepin County District Court with second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter over the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Skylar Kathleen Kiehl.

28 days ago

By Manthan C.

Female Marshall High School Teacher, Cheerleading Coach Who Had an Improper Relationship with a Student, Sentenced

Margaret Claire Burris, 25, was sentenced to 6 months in jail and 10 years of probation over an improper relationship she had with a student at Marshall High School.

28 days ago

By Manthan C.

Wichita Man Who Tried to Drown Pregnant Girlfriend in Pond After She Posted Baby Shower Pics That His Other Girlfriend Saw, Sentenced

Dominic Thomas, 19, was sentenced to serve 15 years in prison, over the attempted drowning of his pregnant 17-year-old girlfriend.

28 days ago

By Manthan C.

Singapore: 40-Year-Old Cyclist Jailed for Obstructing NParks Officer While Trying to Exit Closed Trail in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

For obstructing an authorised officer in the execution of his duty, Lim could have been jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$10,000, or both.

28 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: Malaysian Bus Driver, 32, Jailed for Smuggling Thousands of E-Cigarette Cartridges into Singapore

Under the law, those convicted of importing imitation tobacco products may be fined up to S$10,000, jailed for up to six months, or both.

29 days ago

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Fremont Man, 93, Charged with Murder After He Killed Ailing Wife Because it was 'Necessary'

Richard Hocking, 93, has been charged with murder for shooting and killing his 86-year-old wife, Patty Hocking, who was suffering from health issues.

29 days ago

By Manthan C.

Missouri Pastor Accused of Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting a Young Girl After Offering Her a Ride Home

Joshua Price, 37, allegedly ordered the girl to get inside his vehicle at gunpoint and then sexually assaulted her at a park.

29 days ago

By Manthan C.

Vietnam to Tighten Online Trade Rules as New E-Commerce Law Targets Rising Fraud

The new Law on E-Commerce, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, is expected to provide a broader and more robust legal framework for the sector.

Jan 7, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Malaysian Man Jailed Over 9 Months After HSA Seizes Nearly 35,000 Vapes from 2 Singapore Warehouses

Under the law, each charge of possessing imitation tobacco products for sale carries a penalty of up to six months' jail, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.

Jan 7, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: Former MDR Executive Jailed 66 Months for Misappropriating S$2.5M Worth of Mobile Devices

He pleaded guilty to one charge of criminal breach of trust as a key executive of a corporation under Section 409(1)(g) of the Penal Code.

Jan 7, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Florida Woman Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Family Friend's 16-Year-Old Boy After Teen's Mother Found Explicit Videos on His Phone

Marie Ibarra, 43, was arrested after the victim's mother found a video on his phone of Ibarra performing oral sex on her son.

Jan 7, 2026

By Manthan C.

Singapore: 39-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Suspected Loan Shark Harassment Case in Keat Hong

For first-time offenders, loan shark harassment carries a penalty of a fine ranging from S$5,000 to S$50,000, imprisonment of up to five years, and caning of up to six strokes.

Jan 7, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Woman Charged in New Zealand After 18Kg of Meth Found in Luggage at Auckland Airport on Arrival from Singapore

The Customs Service said the seizure represented a significant interception of illicit drugs at the border.

Jan 7, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

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Crime News from Singapore & World

Singapore: 32-Year-Old Woman Arrested Over Suspected Loan Shark Harassment in Geylang Bahru

Singapore: 34-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Theft of S$52,000 Rolex from Ocean Drive Home

Hopkins Man Who Claimed He Shot His Girlfriend Accidentally While Checking if Gun was Empty, Charged with Murder

Female Marshall High School Teacher, Cheerleading Coach Who Had an Improper Relationship with a Student, Sentenced

Wichita Man Who Tried to Drown Pregnant Girlfriend in Pond After She Posted Baby Shower Pics That His Other Girlfriend Saw, Sentenced

Singapore: 40-Year-Old Cyclist Jailed for Obstructing NParks Officer While Trying to Exit Closed Trail in Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Singapore: Malaysian Bus Driver, 32, Jailed for Smuggling Thousands of E-Cigarette Cartridges into Singapore

Fremont Man, 93, Charged with Murder After He Killed Ailing Wife Because it was 'Necessary'

Missouri Pastor Accused of Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting a Young Girl After Offering Her a Ride Home

Vietnam to Tighten Online Trade Rules as New E-Commerce Law Targets Rising Fraud

Malaysian Man Jailed Over 9 Months After HSA Seizes Nearly 35,000 Vapes from 2 Singapore Warehouses

Singapore: Former MDR Executive Jailed 66 Months for Misappropriating S$2.5M Worth of Mobile Devices

Florida Woman Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Family Friend's 16-Year-Old Boy After Teen's Mother Found Explicit Videos on His Phone

Singapore: 39-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Suspected Loan Shark Harassment Case in Keat Hong

Woman Charged in New Zealand After 18Kg of Meth Found in Luggage at Auckland Airport on Arrival from Singapore

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