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Singapore crime

Jail for hackers tasked to probe ‘sites of interest’; laptops had info linked to foreign governments

Electronic devices and cash seized from simultaneous raids at multiple locations on Sept 9 which led to the arrests of the six men.
Electronic devices and cash seized from simultaneous raids at multiple locations on Sept 9 which led to the arrests of the six men.

Man who viciously slashed wife in Beach Road unfit for caning; no extra jail time given

Investigators near the scene of the Beach Road slashing on Apr 14, 2022. 
Investigators near the scene of the Beach Road slashing on Apr 14, 2022. 

Advisory warns parents, students about youth-related crime, including scams and voyeurism

The advisory sent in October via the Parents Gateway app explains the nature of various crimes, such as Kpod use and scams.
The advisory sent in October via the Parents Gateway app explains the nature of various crimes, such as Kpod use and scams.

20 years’ jail for 69-year-old man who raped step-granddaughter

The man cannot be caned as he is above the age of 50. The prosecution did not seek an additional jail term in lieu of caning.
The man cannot be caned as he is above the age of 50. The prosecution did not seek an additional jail term in lieu of caning.

38 arrested, 9 investigated over suspected money mule activities linked to YouTrip accounts

The arrests follow a four-day operation by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven
Police Land Divisions.
The arrests follow a four-day operation by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven
Police Land Divisions.

10 days’ jail for man who went on shoplifting spree at Changi Airport

The offences took place on Sept 2, while Aaron Gary Slater was in transit at Terminal 2 of Changi Airport after flying in from Melbourne.
The offences took place on Sept 2, while Aaron Gary Slater was in transit at Terminal 2 of Changi Airport after flying in from Melbourne.

SEA Games squash gold medallist jailed for drink driving, crashing into car on opposite lane

Vivian Rhamanan pleaded guilty on Oct 31 to drink driving and driving without due care and attention.
Vivian Rhamanan pleaded guilty on Oct 31 to drink driving and driving without due care and attention.

Man arrested for alleged motorcycle theft in Buangkok Green

The man is expected to be charged in court on Oct 30.
The man is expected to be charged in court on Oct 30.

‘Brazen criminal’ who raped woman while out on bail for fourth time gets 19½ years’ jail, caning

avis Chionh described him as a “brazen criminal who basically thumbed his nose at the law”.
avis Chionh described him as a “brazen criminal who basically thumbed his nose at the law”.

Man to be charged after being aggressive towards police officers, swinging knife at one in Bedok

The incident happened near the vicinity of Block 12 Bedok South Avenue 2 at about 2.30am on Oct 27.
The incident happened near the vicinity of Block 12 Bedok South Avenue 2 at about 2.30am on Oct 27.

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