Andrew Wong

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Andrew worked in several newsrooms, including CNBC, Xinhua News Agency and CNA, before joining The Straits Times’ crime desk. His work on Singapore’s biggest money laundering case was named the publication’s Story of the Year in 2023.

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Jail for woman who funded vacations with donations supposedly to buy eggs for the elderly

Anna Goh Li Bing was sentenced to two weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to one count of criminal breach of trust.

Seized Sentosa Cove bungalows of money launderers Su Haijin and two others hit the market

Three bungalows with private yacht berths owned by convicted money launderers Zhang Ruijin and his lover Lin Baoying in Singapore’s premier waterfront residential enclave Sentosa Cove are up for sale.

Authorities seize $39 million from sale of building linked to scam probe

The property at 2 Jalan Kilang Barat (above) was purchased in 2023 by 2JKB, a firm set up by the daughter of local businessman Tan Yew Kiat.

Six to face charges after allegedly taking part in unlawful assembly at Changi Prison, State Courts

The group includes four individuals who were previously investigated for similar offences.

Four properties linked to $3 billion money laundering case sold at auction; 15 others withdrawn

Money launderer suspect Su Yongcan’s South Beach Residences penthouse is on the auction block on Sept 23.

14 years’ jail, caning for man, 21, over sexual assault of multiple young girls and other offences

The youth committed the offences when he was between 15 and 17 years old, and his victims were between the ages of 13 and 16.

Nha Trang travel guide: What to see, eat and do in Vietnam’s beach city

Nha Trang is sometimes referred to as the “Pearl of the East Sea”.

Death of teen after basketball court structure fell on him ruled a misadventure: Coroner

Mohd Ridwan, who was 17, had been playing basketball with his friends on a public court near Block 18 Bedok South Road on July 26, 2021, when the structure collapsed on him.

Lim Tean’s bailor, Leong Sze Hian, to forfeit entire $45,000 bail following lawyer’s abscondment

The prosecutor said that text messages showed Leong Sze Hian (left) failed to keep in contact with Lim Tean daily between July 1 and Aug 3.

No foul play suspected by police in 2024 Lentor construction site accident that killed two

Indonesian national Heryanto Tan and Bangladeshi national Hossain Salim died after an 11-tonne winch drum toppled on them on Sept 17, 2024 at a Lentor construction site.

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