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Malaysian Man, 25, Jailed for Recruiting 2 Japanese Women for Prostitution at Marina Bay Sands Hotel

A conviction for harboring a woman for prostitution carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison and a maximum fine of S$100,000.

Jul 4, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singaporean Man, 27, Jailed for Setting Fire to Flat After Grandmother Didn't Hear Him at Gate

Lenard Tan Yong Jia could have been jailed up to seven years in prison and a fine for mischief by fire.

Jul 4, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

24-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Involvement in Loan Shark Harassment Case in Singapore

Loan shark harassment is punishable by a fine of S$5,000 to S$50,000, up to five years in jail, and up to six canings for first-time offenders.

Jul 4, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

27-Year-Old Singaporean Man Arrested for Housebreaking and Theft

The man will be charged in court on Thursday, July 3, with the offence of housebreaking and theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871.

Jul 3, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime

Singapore Man, 39, Arrested After Crashing into Divider, Mounting Curb on Racecourse Road

The Singapore Police Force said that the accident involved a car "that was believed to have self-skidded along Racecourse Road towards Tessensohn Road".

Jul 3, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore crime Road accident

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

Warm and Humid Nights Ahead for Singapore in First Half of July, Reveals MSS

The Meteorological Service Singapore said that on most days, there will be brief, thundery showers over some areas of the island in the late morning and afternoon.

Jul 3, 2025

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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