singapore crime
Society
The cases involve scammers exploiting social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram Threads to lure individuals into compromising situations.
Crime
Under Section 14(3) of the Societies Act 1966, anyone convicted of being a member of an unlawful society faces up to three years' jail, a fine of up to S$10,000, or both.
Crime
Operating a payment service, including cross-border transfers, without a valid licence carries a maximum penalty of a S$125,000 fine, up to three years' imprisonment, or both.
Crime
The suspect is expected to be charged in court with cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871.
Crime
Ng has been charged with 10 counts of cheating, including allegations of defrauding Funding Societies, a digital financing platform.
Crime
The schemes involve scammers posing as Customs officials to trick victims into transferring money or disclosing their banking information.
Crime
Deputy Public Prosecutor Darren Sim told the court that Lin and the victim had known each other through illegal gambling activities.
Crime
The misconduct came to light in July 2023 when NUH received an anonymous tip-off.
Crime
The offence carries a penalty of up to three years' jail, a fine, caning, or a combination of these punishments.
Crime
In Singapore, the offence of cheating carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.
Society
Since July 2024, Singapore has used the "gov.sg" sender ID to help the public distinguish official messages from scams.
Crime
On November 18, NEA was fined S$230,000 after pleading guilty to failing to take necessary measures to ensure the safety and health of its employees at the workplace.
Crime
In a statement issued on Sunday, November 30, the police said the woman is believed to have acted as a money mule in at least three reported cases.
Society
HSA said officers raided two locations in Yishun on November 17, recovering 106 litres of codeine-based cough syrup valued at around S$29,000.
Crime
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) said that the men, aged between 23 and 40, comprised 11 Bangladeshis and one Myanmar national.
Crime
Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver not only fled the scene immediately after the crash but also abandoned the vehicle.
Crime
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said they recovered the stolen sling bag and S$137 in cash from him.
Crime
Under the enhanced framework, first-time offenders under 18 now face a S$500 fine, up from S$300 previously.
Crime
The authorities said that the evasion of duty and goods and services tax for the seized items is estimated at S$335,785.
Crime
ICA said the items were seized immediately, and the case has since been handed over to the HSA for further investigation.