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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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Police block SRS Auto from disposing of its vehicles as probe into car leasing firms widens

The police have issued 121 prohibition of disposal orders  against vehicles registered under SRS Auto.
The police have issued 121 prohibition of disposal orders  against vehicles registered under SRS Auto.

$50m sale listing for S’pore building linked to Cambodian tycoon in scam probe removed after 3 days

Located in the Bukit Merah vicinity, the property known as 2 Jalan Kilang Barat was put up for sale for some $50 million on Dec 2.
Located in the Bukit Merah vicinity, the property known as 2 Jalan Kilang Barat was put up for sale for some $50 million on Dec 2.

At least 10 S’pore-linked entities face US sanctions over alleged links to Iranian oil trade

The latest list of entities sanctioned, announced on Nov 20, include three based in Singapore.
The latest list of entities sanctioned, announced on Nov 20, include three based in Singapore.

Man accused of murdering his wife in Chinatown hotel room taken back to crime scene

Salehuddin, an Indonesian national, was led into the Capri by Fraser China Square hotel, near Chinatown Point, at 9.15am.
Salehuddin, an Indonesian national, was led into the Capri by Fraser China Square hotel, near Chinatown Point, at 9.15am.

Sale of bungalow, death of widow close chapter on cheating case involving ex-tour guide Yang Yin

Yang Yin was in 2016 convicted of cheating Madam Chung Khin Chun of $1.1 million.
Yang Yin was in 2016 convicted of cheating Madam Chung Khin Chun of $1.1 million.

$3b money laundering case: 8 companies in Singapore blacklisted over their links to 2 fugitives

ST previously reported that Su Binghai had fled Singapore the same night the raids took place in Singapore on Aug 15, 2023.
ST previously reported that Su Binghai had fled Singapore the same night the raids took place in Singapore on Aug 15, 2023.

18 months’ probation for teen who advertised vapes for sale

Albee Chai Buo Yin (left) and Klein Kong Yan Kai at the State Courts on Nov 25.
Albee Chai Buo Yin (left) and Klein Kong Yan Kai at the State Courts on Nov 25.

Ex-Tanjong Pagar United youth footballer convicted over punch that left opponent unconscious

On Feb 10, Rizqin – then a midfielder for Tanjong Pagar United – had taken part in a Singapore Premier League Under-21 League game.
On Feb 10, Rizqin – then a midfielder for Tanjong Pagar United – had taken part in a Singapore Premier League Under-21 League game.

Cambodia scam ring: S’porean boss of car leasing firm held as US money laundering probe widens

The police are investigating in Singapore the activities of Cambodian national Chen Zhi, who ran the Prince Holding Group conglomerate, and the companies associated with him.
The police are investigating in Singapore the activities of Cambodian national Chen Zhi, who ran the Prince Holding Group conglomerate, and the companies associated with him.

S’porean in US illegal trading probe bought $150k watch while allegedly working with criminal group

Dev Ananth Durai is a wanted man in the US, after an arrest warrant was issued by the District Court of Massachusetts in connection with the insider trading probe.
Dev Ananth Durai is a wanted man in the US, after an arrest warrant was issued by the District Court of Massachusetts in connection with the insider trading probe.

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