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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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime Road accident

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime