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Singapore-Registered Company Charged Over Suspected Money Laundering Offence

The Company received over S$571,000, of which a portion was subsequently transferred to foreign bank accounts.

Jul 2, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

2 Crew Members Charged Over Fatal Oil Tanker Collision Near Singapore's Pedra Branca That Left One Dead

If convicted, the men can each be jailed for up to two years, fined up to S$50,000, or both.

Jul 2, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: Real Estate Mogul Ong Beng Seng's Guilty Plea Hearing Postponed

The 79-year-old, who is facing two charges related to the case of former transport minister S Iswaran, was originally set to plead guilty on Thursday, July 3.

Jul 2, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 41-Year-Old Man Arrested in Malaysia Over Role in Cross-Border Scam Call Syndicate

According to Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871, cheating carries a maximum 10-year prison sentence and a fine if found guilty.

Jul 1, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 69-Year-Old Bangladeshi Man Nabbed Within an Hour for Shop Theft at Changi Airport

The man will be charged in court on 1 July 2025 with the offence of theft in dwelling under Section 380 of the Penal Code 1871.

Jul 1, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore: 30-Year-Old NSman Dies in Hospital After Collapsing Near Maju Camp

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong expressed his sadness in a Facebook post and said that he was saddened by the death.

Jul 1, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

CNB Arrests Singaporean for Suspected Drug Trafficking; Over 2kg of Cannabis Seized

An individual may be subject to the mandatory death penalty if found guilty of trafficking more than 500g of cannabis.

Jun 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Duo, Including Woman, Nabbed for Involvement in Sale of Illegal Streaming Devices in Singapore

The Singapore Police Force said that the arrests were made as a result of raids by Criminal Investigation Department officers.

Jun 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Doctor Arrested for Forging 4 Competency Certificates to Obtain Medical Practice License from MOH

Bernard Tan Wen Sheng's name could no longer be found on the Singapore Medical Council's database of registered healthcare professionals.

Jun 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Police Investigate 11 Illegal Massage Parlors Disguised as TCM Clinics

Serious penalties are imposed for providing massage services without a valid license under Section 5(1) of the Massage Establishments Act of 2017.

Jun 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Electricity and Gas Tariffs for Households Set to Drop in Q3

National grid operator SP Group said the electricity tariffs may fluctuate quarter to quarter due to volatile global fuel prices driven by geopolitical factors.

Jun 30, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya