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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Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi arrested, deported to China; Cambodian citizenship revoked

This frame grab shows guards escorting handcuffed accused scam boss Chen Zhi (centre) off a China Southern plane in Beijing.

S’pore rejects request to release funds from firms linked to alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi

Chen Zhi’s troubles started on Oct 14, 2025, after the US and Britain announced sweeping sanctions on him, Prince Group, and his close associates.

Jail, fine for man who registered shell companies, opened bank accounts for scam syndicate

The man admitted he had never clarified how the businesses would be operated when he opened two companies for a stranger.

Drone-flying lessons, Nintendo games at new active ageing centre for Boon Lay residents

Education Minister Desmond Lee in the recreation room gaming with Mdm lim Chui Hua, 72, at Active Ageing Centre (AAC) at Boon Lay on Jan 3.

Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi linked to scams: Authorities to seize more assets in Singapore

On Oct 14, the US and UK announced sweeping sanctions on Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, Prince Group and their known associates.

Woman charged with vandalism at Salvation Army premises in Upper Bukit Timah Road

Dianna Ong, who was charged on Dec 27 at the State Courts, will be remanded at the Institute of Mental Health for a medical examination.

Former lawyer M. Ravi took drugs before his death; friend arrested for drug offence: Police

Former lawyer M. Ravi died in hospital after he was found unconscious in the early hours of Dec 24.

Former lawyer M. Ravi dies in suspected drug-related incident; police investigating

Mr M. Ravi had been struck off the rolls by the Court of Three Judges over two separate matters.

Tan Cheng Han to lead Law Society after consent resolution passed at EGM

Professor Tan Cheng Han was endorsed and accepted by the LawSoc council as president after a consent resolution.

Married man convicted of obtaining sexual services from 13-year-old girl

Chew Koh Leong pleaded guilty and was convicted on two charges of obtaining sexual services from a person below the age of 18.

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