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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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Two lawyers ordered to bear personal cost of $5,000 each after citing fictitious cases

The lawyers had been unable to explain if an AI tool was used in the preparation of the draft.
The lawyers had been unable to explain if an AI tool was used in the preparation of the draft.

Jail for investment manager who helped criminals convert scam proceeds into cryptocurrency

On March 6, Jiang Desheng, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of assisting in transferring benefits from criminal conduct and was sentenced to five months’ jail.
On March 6, Jiang Desheng, 43, pleaded guilty to one count of assisting in transferring benefits from criminal conduct and was sentenced to five months’ jail.

Married couple charged after claiming to be snatch theft victims to evade Customs tax in Sri Lanka

On March 6, Hewa Sahabanduge Waruna Kanishka, 30 and his wife, Jayasekara Gamlath Ralalage Yehelichathurika, 29, were charged in the State Courts.
On March 6, Hewa Sahabanduge Waruna Kanishka, 30 and his wife, Jayasekara Gamlath Ralalage Yehelichathurika, 29, were charged in the State Courts.

Illegal gambling operation uncovered by routine immigration check; man jailed 52 weeks

Kelvin Cheng Soon Wang was sentenced to 52 weeks’ jail and a $5,000 fine on March 5.
Kelvin Cheng Soon Wang was sentenced to 52 weeks’ jail and a $5,000 fine on March 5.

No bail for driver who used Kpods, causing 4 accidents in 5 months and killing elderly pedestrian

Lim Jinsheng had previously collided with another car, a lamp post and a directional sign in two separate accidents in July 2025.
Lim Jinsheng had previously collided with another car, a lamp post and a directional sign in two separate accidents in July 2025.

Jail for married man convicted of obtaining sexual services from 13-year-old

Between March and September 2023, the woman allegedly asked an underage boy to send her nude pictures of himself and he complied.
Between March and September 2023, the woman allegedly asked an underage boy to send her nude pictures of himself and he complied.

Ex-actor Edmund Chen allowed to travel abroad as he awaits date of appeal against jail sentence

Edmund Chen leaving State Courts Towers after speaking to the media on Mar 4.
Edmund Chen leaving State Courts Towers after speaking to the media on Mar 4.

Warrant of arrest issued against S’porean linked to alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi

Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi was arrested in Cambodia on Jan 6, and he has since been deported to China.
Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi was arrested in Cambodia on Jan 6, and he has since been deported to China.

Jail for man who verbally abused police officer at polling station during 2023 Presidential Election

On March 2, Chee Teng Yew, 60, was sentenced to two weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to harassing a public servant on duty.
On March 2, Chee Teng Yew, 60, was sentenced to two weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to harassing a public servant on duty.

Concerns over 100 per cent borrowing for vehicles as outstanding car loans hit 12-year high

Figures obtained by ST showed that households in Singapore had outstanding motor vehicle loans of around $12.4 billion by the end of 2025.
Figures obtained by ST showed that households in Singapore had outstanding motor vehicle loans of around $12.4 billion by the end of 2025.

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