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Jail, caning for PhD student who tried to rape woman after she rejected his advances

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Over 12 years’ jail for self-proclaimed ‘righteous and upright’ contractor who raped customer

Koh Lee Hwa, 49, leaving the Supreme Courts on July 31.

Repeat sex offender who preyed on children gets 15 years’ preventive detention in fourth conviction

The prosecution had sought at least 18 years’ preventive detention, while the defence asked for a term of nine to 11 years.

Over $10.6 million lost to job scams involving online tasks, web surveys since October

Some victims received unsolicited outreach from scammers through WhatsApp and Telegram.

Jail, caning for man who raped woman after stalking her and offering her a lift home

The judge noted that Fok drove a Mercedes C180, in rejecting his argument that he was unable to pay compensation to the victim.

Man caught in Bishan vape op allegedly lied while trying to get new passport 2 days after arrest

Jodan Chin Wei Liang was detained in a Health Sciences Authority operation on July 10 at Bishan Street 13.

Pre-school teacher allegedly force-fed a baby till she vomited, stuffed a bib into another’s mouth

The 36-year-old Singaporean woman was handed three charges under the Children and Young Persons Act on Nov 20.

Man who rushed at Ariana Grande at Universal Studios Singapore sentenced to 9 days’ jail

Event crasher Johnson Wen (in white) committed the offence at Universal Studios Singapore on Nov 13. During the commotion, a protective Cynthia Erivo (in black) forced herself between Ariana Grande (in light blue) and Wen, as security guards quickly nabbed him.

‘Necessary for deterrence’: Over 8 months’ jail for man who drove dangerously to evade arrest

Ho Whai Keet led the police on a 20-minute chase before he was arrested at Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4. PHOTO: SM READER

Over 5 months’ jail for man who sold Kpods, drove car without licence

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