Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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.

17 hours ago

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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.

17 hours ago

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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.

17 hours ago

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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.

18 hours ago

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Singapore: 100 Residents Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out at Boon Keng Coffee Shop, 1 Taken to Hospital

The SCDF said that one person was assessed for smoke inhalation and taken to Singapore General Hospital.

18 hours ago

OECD Projects Vietnam's Economy to Sustain Strong Recovery Through 2026–2027

In the first nine months of 2025, Vietnam's export turnover rose 15.5%, up from 14.2% in the first half of the year.

40 hours ago

Singapore: 87-Year-Old Man Stuck in Toilet Pipes at Aljunied Flat for Nearly a Day, Saved After Friend Raises Alarm

The man, surnamed Wu, lives alone and typically uses a wheelchair but is able to care for himself independently.

40 hours ago

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.

40 hours ago

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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.

41 hours ago

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Clementi Trailer Fire Leaves 1 Injured and Hospitalised in Singapore

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that one person was taken to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation.

41 hours ago

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.

41 hours ago

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Singapore: Public transport fares to be reduced from Dec 30 due to lower energy prices

Singapore Tour Buses Barred from Operating as Express Services in Malaysia, Says Transport Minister Anthony Loke

Ahmad Marzuk Shaary, an opposition member of parliament, asked him a follow-up question about bus safety compliance and inspections.

2 days ago

23 Singaporeans Locked in Shop During China Tour After Refusing to Buy Goods

The tourists lodged a police report and submitted transaction records as evidence of what they described as a forced-shopping scam.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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Singapore PUB Warns Motorists to Avoid Mountbatten, Bedok Roads Amid Flash-Flood Risk

PUB said that the two stretches should be avoided for at least an hour, as heavy rain in the area could cause sudden flooding.

2 days ago

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.

2 days ago

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Singapore: SCDF rescues 11 people in flash flood

Singapore Met Service Warns of Thundery Afternoons in First Half of December

MSS said that moderate to heavy rain is likely on several afternoons, with some showers continuing into the evenings.

3 days ago

Vietnam Accelerates Push for Green, Smart Logistics to Sustain Economic Growth

The initiative, emphasised at recent national forums, seeks to modernize transportation, cut carbon emissions and strengthen the country's export abilities.

3 days ago

Saving Fish May Be the Secret to Stopping Starfish Swarms on the Great Barrier Reef: Study

The research, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, was conducted by CSIRO and the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS).

3 days ago

Singapore: 23-Year-Old Italian Man Arrested for Involvement in Cheating Case

In Singapore, the offence of cheating carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.

3 days ago

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