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Jail for recalcitrant offender caught drink driving on 3 occasions, hitting 7 cars once

Ang Poi Keng was sentenced to five months and eight weeks’ jail and a fine of $4,000.
Ang Poi Keng was sentenced to five months and eight weeks’ jail and a fine of $4,000.

Jail for former bus driver who ran over woman at pedestrian crossing

Mohammad Baharin bin Ismail, 55, was also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for five years.
Mohammad Baharin bin Ismail, 55, was also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for five years.

Jail for man who filmed woman in Changi Airport toilet, walked around nude in a park while drunk

Ramu Rajapandi was sentenced to 13 weeks’ jail on Feb 12.
Ramu Rajapandi was sentenced to 13 weeks’ jail on Feb 12.

Pair linked to scams handled crime benefits; one withdrew over $770k from ATMs, another nearly $660k

The men would retain up to $600 each time they withdrew the ill-gotten gains.
The men would retain up to $600 each time they withdrew the ill-gotten gains.

Jail for second man over ruse to buy luxury goods with scam victims’ credit card details

A total of seven credit cards, each linked to a distinct cardholder, were used to commit the offences.
A total of seven credit cards, each linked to a distinct cardholder, were used to commit the offences.

Jail for man who smeared luncheon meat near neighbour’s Woodlands flat because of her noisy kids

Vikneswaran V Moganaval was sentenced to 14 weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to one count of wounding the religious feelings of others.
Vikneswaran V Moganaval was sentenced to 14 weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to one count of wounding the religious feelings of others.

5 heavy-vehicle drivers charged with driving without due care and attention

On Feb 11, the five men, aged between 28 and 50, were each handed one charge under the Road Traffic Act.
On Feb 11, the five men, aged between 28 and 50, were each handed one charge under the Road Traffic Act.

Jail for man who was tanker captain when he told crew to lie about details of colleague’s death

Nguyen Duc Nghi was sentenced to 14 months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to one count of performing an act that could obstruct the course of justice.
Nguyen Duc Nghi was sentenced to 14 months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to one count of performing an act that could obstruct the course of justice.

Jail, caning for man who lied that he was 15 and raped 13-year-old girl

For three months in 2023, the man engaged in sexual acts with the girl almost weekly at a staircase landing in Tampines while she was in her school uniform.
For three months in 2023, the man engaged in sexual acts with the girl almost weekly at a staircase landing in Tampines while she was in her school uniform.

Man scuffled with neighbour in parking dispute, hurled rocks at his car outside landed house

Seah was arrested on May 6, 2025, and he has since forked out more than $3,000 for the damages caused.
Seah was arrested on May 6, 2025, and he has since forked out more than $3,000 for the damages caused.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.