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'Good-looking' Babies Trafficked into Singapore via Jakarta for Illegal Adoptions

Indonesian authorities began investigating the syndicate after detaining about a dozen suspects in West Java in July 2025.

Jan 18, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 5 People Charged Over Money Mule, Scam-Related Offences, Including Misuse of Singpass Accounts

The accused include three men, one woman and a male teenager, and face a range of charges linked to cheating, the misuse of Singpass credentials, and others.

Jan 17, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 6 People, Including Woman, Arrested in Islandwide Raids Over Illegal Remote Gambling Operations

Under the Act, individuals convicted of conducting unlawful betting operations as operators can face fines of up to S$500,000 and imprisonment of up to seven years.

Jan 17, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 17-Year-Old Arrested After Drug-Impaired Driving Chase Ended in Multiple Crashes

The driver was arrested shortly after the final collision when he attempted to flee on foot.

Jan 17, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Two Men Arrested Over Coffeeshop Housebreaking at Singapore's Circuit Road

The police said that housebreaking tools and more than S$2,400 in cash were recovered and seized as exhibits.

Jan 17, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 60 River Valley Primary Pupils Fall Sick After School Lunch; Authorities Investigating

MOE said it has reminded canteen operator Gourmetz of the importance of maintaining food safety standards and complying with SFA's food handling requirements.

Jan 17, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore likely to have more showers in second half of June: National Environment Agency

Thundery Showers Expected in Singapore as January Rainfall Likely to Stay Below Average

Rainfall distribution varied across the island, with most areas receiving less rain than usual.

Jan 16, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: Woman, 34, Arrested After Drugs Found Hidden in Children's Bedroom During CNB Islandwide Operation

CNB said investigations into the drug-related activities of all the suspects arrested during the operation are ongoing.

Jan 16, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Coroner's Inquiry Hears Indian Singer was Severely Intoxicated Before Drowning Near Singapore's Lazarus Island

ASP David Lim from the Police Coast Guard testified that Garg had consumed alcohol and repeatedly refused to wear a life vest before jumping into the water from a yacht.

Jan 15, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: 24-Year-Old Man Arrested for Suspected Loan Shark Harassment After Bukit Batok Unit Vandalised

Loan shark harassment carries penalties that include a fine of between S$5,000 and S$50,000, up to five years' imprisonment and up to six strokes of the cane.

Jan 14, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 3 Motorcyclists Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash on AYE Towards MCE

The police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that three male motorcyclists, aged between 24 and 42, were conveyed to Ng Teng Fong Hospital.

Jan 14, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Road accident

Secondary 1 posting results to be declared on Dec 21: How to access the results?

Singapore: 2025 GCE O-Level Results to be Released on Jan 14; JAE Applications Open the Same Day

Private candidates who are eligible for Singpass can access their results online through SEAB's Candidates Portal from 2.45 pm on January 14 until 11 pm on January 28.

Jan 14, 2026

By Samhati Bhattacharjya