Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Property Magnate Ong Beng Seng Retains PR Status in Singapore, Gets Warning From ICA

Ong was also charged with aiding and abetting Iswaran, a public servant at the time, in obtaining gifts, which was taken into account when determining his sentence.

Nov 10, 2025

Singapore Police Arrest Driver who Fled on Foot After Telok Blangah Crash; Faces Multiple Traffic Charges

If convicted of dangerous driving, he faces a fine of up to S$5,000, a jail term of up to one year, or both, with enhanced penalties for repeat offenders.

Nov 10, 2025

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Singapore: Man, 29, Arrested After 83-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies in Choa Chu Kang Accident; Vapes Seized From Car

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that two individuals were transported to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.

Nov 10, 2025

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Three Chinese Nationals Jailed in Singapore for Involvement in Global Cybercrime Syndicate

The men were each convicted of multiple offences under Singapore's Organised Crime Act, the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and other acts.

Nov 9, 2025

Singapore crime

Vietnam Projected to Post One of the Highest Growth Rates Globally in 2025

The first nine months saw GRDP growth of 8% or more in sixteen localities with growth exceeding 10 per cent.

Nov 9, 2025

Singapore: Two Children Hospitalised After Yishun Flat Fire; 50 Residents Evacuated

Two residents of the apartment were evaluated for smoke inhalation and transported to KK Women's and Children's Hospital.

Nov 9, 2025

342 People Under Probe for Suspected Involvement in Over 870 Scam Cases in Singapore

Money laundering under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes Act 1992 is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to S$500,000, or both.

Nov 9, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 2 Foreign Men Charged for Suspected Payment Fraud Involving Stolen Card Details

Both men were charged in court on Saturday, November 8, with conspiracy to cheat by personation under Section 419 of the Penal Code 1871.

Nov 9, 2025

Singapore crime

Assurance Package: About 3M Singaporeans to Receive Cash Payouts of up to S$600 in December

For the unversed, the cash payments are given out to eligible Singaporeans each December from 2022 to 2026.

Nov 7, 2025

Singaporean Man, 22, Sentenced to Jail for Slashing Actor Ryan Lian Following Confrontation

The prosecutor said that the two men got into a verbal altercation because they were annoyed by each other's staring.

Nov 7, 2025

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Singaporean Man, 50, Arrested Following Drug Detection During Checks at Singapore Cruise Centre

CNB officers found additional drug paraphernalia and 15.5g of ice after escorting the man to his residence.

Nov 7, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: Driver who Allegedly Fled Scene After Telok Blangah Crash Arrested

An e-vaporizer was found in the car, and the police said that the related offence will be referred to the Health Sciences Authority.

Nov 6, 2025

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Singapore: Malaysian man, 33, Faces Charge for Allegedly Impersonating MAS Official

The 33-year-old man could be imprisoned for up to 10 years, fined up to S$500,000, or both if found guilty.

Nov 6, 2025

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Vietnam's Livestock Industry Rebounds with Strong Q3 Performance

Analysts predicted that live hog prices would increase marginally in early November due to increased demand for both fresh and processed pork.

Nov 5, 2025

ICA Seizes Over 520 Packets of Duty-Unpaid Cigarettes from Malaysian Motorcyclist at Woodlands Checkpoint

If found guilty, offenders face a maximum fine of 40 times the amount of duty they evaded, a maximum jail sentence of six years, or both.

Nov 5, 2025

Singapore crime

Scientists Uncover How the Sun Defies Physics with its "Impossible" Heat — And it's Mind-Blowing!

The first convincing evidence of small-scale torsional Alfvén waves throughout the corona has been reported by an international team of scientists.

Nov 5, 2025

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Scientists Shocked to Find Bacteria Evolving to Eat Plastic Across the Seven Seas

Plastic pollution has an impact on human health in addition to causing problems for the environment and our planet.

Nov 5, 2025

Singapore: 38 Arrested, 9 Under Probe for Suspected Money Mule Activities Involving YouTrip Accounts

Those arrested are being investigated for various offences, including cheating, abetting unauthorized access to computer systems, and money laundering.

Nov 5, 2025

Singapore crime

Singapore: 34-Year-Old Man Charged for Involvement in Multiple Cheating Cases

The man was charged with one count of cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871.

Nov 5, 2025

Singapore crime

Malaysian Man, 27, Faces Charges for Alleged Involvement in Government Impersonation Scam in Singapore

The offence carries a penalty of up to 10 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to S$500,000, or both.

Nov 5, 2025

Singapore crime

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