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Singapore crime

Director of Autobahn Rent A Car handed second charge, alleging he abetted forgery of 9 receipts

The documents falsely stated that Borneo Motors had sold and received full payment from Autobahn Rent A Car for nine vehicles, for over $1.86 million in total.
The documents falsely stated that Borneo Motors had sold and received full payment from Autobahn Rent A Car for nine vehicles, for over $1.86 million in total.

Ian Fang’s PR status revoked, ex-actor to be deported after serving jail term for sexual offences

Former actor Ian Fang began serving his sentence on June 16, 2025.
Former actor Ian Fang began serving his sentence on June 16, 2025.

Jail for man who delivered vapes after suffering gambling losses

Lee Wenjie was detained by HSA officers in July 2024 at a commercial building where he packed the vapes.
Lee Wenjie was detained by HSA officers in July 2024 at a commercial building where he packed the vapes.

Drug dealers, underage drivers caught using deregistered vehicles as cases surge

The number of cases involving deregistered vehicles has risen, with the authorities reporting a surge in 2025.
The number of cases involving deregistered vehicles has risen, with the authorities reporting a surge in 2025.

Police reviewing massage establishment licensing scheme; tighter regulations expected soon

A report in ST in 2024 found hair salons offering more than just a haircut along Geylang Road.
A report in ST in 2024 found hair salons offering more than just a haircut along Geylang Road.

When sexual assault victims are accused of lying by their own families

When a parent dismisses a child’s claims of having been sexually assaulted, it can create a sense of betrayal and hurt.
When a parent dismisses a child’s claims of having been sexually assaulted, it can create a sense of betrayal and hurt.

Two directors of embattled firm Autobahn Rent A Car charged in court over allegations of forgery

Autobahn Rent A Car had announced on Jan 6 it had suspended its operations “due to operational constraints and insurance cancellation”.
Autobahn Rent A Car had announced on Jan 6 it had suspended its operations “due to operational constraints and insurance cancellation”.

Jail, fine for man who took photos and videos of ICA officer at Woodlands Checkpoint

On Jan 29, Wong Jeo Wah was sentenced to four weeks’ and three days’ jail and fined $2,000. He must serve five more days in jail if he is unable to pay the fine.
On Jan 29, Wong Jeo Wah was sentenced to four weeks’ and three days’ jail and fined $2,000. He must serve five more days in jail if he is unable to pay the fine.

$30k lost since Jan 1 to scammers pretending to be victims’ bosses, asking for gift card purchases

In e-mails to victims, the scammers would alter their display names to appear as the victims’ CEO or supervisor, and deceive them into urgently buying gift cards.
In e-mails to victims, the scammers would alter their display names to appear as the victims’ CEO or supervisor, and deceive them into urgently buying gift cards.

Third man involved in fake gold scam gets jail, caning for cheating and weapon possession

Wilderic Chan Weibin was sentenced to a year and 10 months’ jail, a fine of $300 and ordered to receive six strokes of the cane.
Wilderic Chan Weibin was sentenced to a year and 10 months’ jail, a fine of $300 and ordered to receive six strokes of the cane.

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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.