Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Singapore Police Arrest 40-Year-Old Chinese Man Linked to Series of Housebreakings

According to Singapore Police Force (SPF), three cases of housebreaking were lodged between December 7 and 8.

Dec 10, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 268 Suspected Scammers, Money Mules Under Investigation After Islandwide Operation

Operating an unlicensed payment service is punishable by up to three years' jail and a fine of S$125,000.

Dec 8, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 47 Nabbed in Islandwide Raids on Entertainment Venues, Massage Parlours and Coffee Shop

According to the police, more than S$5,000 in cash and several mobile phones were seized as part of the investigation.

Dec 8, 2025

Singapore crime

57-Year-Old Man to Face Charges for Theft in Dwelling in Singapore

The police said that preliminary findings indicate that the man may be linked to several other similar cases of theft in dwelling.

Dec 8, 2025

Singapore crime

Vietnam's Export Revenue Surpasses US$280 Billion as High-Value Goods Drive Growth

A total of 47 imported items each exceeded US$1 billion in value, making up 93.9% of total imports.

Dec 8, 2025

Singaporean Suspected of Involvement with Cambodia-Based Organised Crime Group set to be Charged

The syndicate is suspected to be responsible for at least 438 reported scam cases, with losses amounting to more than S$41 million.

Dec 8, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore Pedestrian, 46, Dies After Collision with Motorcycle Near Bukit Batok Bus Depot

The pedestrian was found unconscious at the scene and was taken to hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Dec 8, 2025

Road accident

Singapore: Tiger God Statue goes Missing from Chinese Temple in Balestier; Police Investigating

Rochore Tua Pek Kong Temple, founded in 1847 by Hokkien plantation workers in the Balestier area, is currently managed by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan.

Dec 8, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: More Than 17,000 Cartons of Duty-Unpaid Cigarettes Seized in Largest Haul of 2025; 4 Arrested

Offenders may face fines of up to 40 times the amount of duty and GST evaded, imprisonment of up to six years, or both.

Dec 8, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore Man, 21, Arrested for Series of Theft Cases at Changi Airport

The suspect will be charged in court for theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code. If convicted, he faces up to seven years' imprisonment or a fine.

Dec 8, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 36 Under Investigation for Suspected Illegal Online Gambling and Misuse of Bank Accounts

Those found guilty of gambling with unlawful service providers under the Gambling Control Act face fines of up to S$10,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both.

Dec 8, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: Coffins Unearthed at North-South Corridor Worksite Linked to Former Christian Cemetery

The cemetery was opened in the late 19th century and served as a resting place for members of the Christian community in Bukit Timah.

Dec 5, 2025

Singapore stages biggest security drill as Isis terror threat rises across region

MPA Urges Singaporeans to Stay Alert at Sea as North-East Monsoon Brings Rougher Conditions

The authority noted that the monsoon period may bring stronger winds, choppy seas and bouts of moderate to heavy rainfall.

Dec 5, 2025

Singaporean Man, 23, Charged with Trafficking Etomidate Vapes After HSA Raid in Marsiling

Basil Wang Zhuang Zhen's case is expected to return to court for a pre-trial conference on January 14.

Dec 5, 2025

Singapore crime

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

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

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

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

Singapore crime

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.

Dec 4, 2025

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.

Dec 3, 2025

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