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Man jailed for assaulting 59-year-old coffee shop employee, causing her to suffer spinal fracture

Mok Teck Nam, 65, pleaded guilty to a slew of offences, including voluntarily causing grievous hurt, using insulting words intending to cause harassment, and theft.

Man admits duping 21 victims, including his father, of more than $3.8m

To avoid detection, Lim told the victims to either hand over cash or make bank transfers to various intermediaries, including his mother and his then girlfriend.

Man jailed, fined for role in syndicate that stored 58,000 vape items in ‘warehouses’

Roy Tan Jun Jie was the first person from the group to admit being involved with the syndicate.

Internet-enabled scams and AI pose challenges, Shanmugam says at MHA scholarship event

Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam (2nd from right) and Commissioner of Police How Kwang Hwee (right) speaking to SPF scholarship recipients Charlene Tan and Raynen Ngoh on Aug 18.

Jail, detention order for cyclists who ran red light, knocked over jogger in Pasir Ris

Boromeo Judelle David (right) and Buendia Billy Ray Mercado were sentenced to 10 days’ jail and a three-day short detention order (SDO) respectively.

Indonesian fugitive fails in latest bid to challenge extradition proceedings in Singapore

Paulus Tannos had sought redress in the form of bail pending the conclusion of the extradition proceedings, disclosure of documents pertaining to the arrest warrant, and recourse to Indonesian expert evidence.

Man jailed for ill-treating baby daughter; smacked her on the buttocks repeatedly

The abuse occurred in a flat he shared with his then-wife, their older daughter, who was then about two years old, and the victim.

Repeat offender jailed over assault; past offences included harassing nurse during pandemic

Lim Sok Lay (left), 54, committed some of the latest offences with her daughter, Jolene Cheang Wan Ling, 29.

‘Religious influencer’ jailed for sexual abuse of 2 brothers; younger boy was raped repeatedly

On Aug 17, the 37-year-old man was sentenced to a total of 27 years and 10 months’ jail and 24 strokes of the cane.

Investors seek answers after boss of vending machine firm declared bankrupt

Lim Jian Bin, who is also known by his online moniker Takeshi Lim, was declared bankrupt on July 14.

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