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Christine Tan

Christine has been on the crime and courts beat since 2020, first for Chinese-language papers Lianhe Zaobao and Lianhe Wanbao, then for The Straits Times. She has covered a wide range of cases, including the River Valley High School homicide and trials of prominent politicians. She holds a degree in communication studies from Nanyang Technological University. Christine is passionate about stories of vulnerable communities, such as migrant workers and those with mental health conditions.

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Cambodia-based scam gang: Experts say family members are roped in due to trust, lower risks

The group allegedly targeted Singaporeans through government officials impersonation scams.
The group allegedly targeted Singaporeans through government officials impersonation scams.

Singapore scam syndicate avoided arrest in Cambodia after receiving tip-off

The raid on Sept 9 at a house and warehouse was led by the Cambodian National Police’s Anti-Cyber Crime Department.
The raid on Sept 9 at a house and warehouse was led by the Cambodian National Police’s Anti-Cyber Crime Department.

Singapore scam gang operating in Cambodia allegedly led by two brothers

Singaporean Ng Wei Liang (left) allegedly led a gang that ran a major scam operation in Cambodia. Police raided several of the group's locations in September.
Singaporean Ng Wei Liang (left) allegedly led a gang that ran a major scam operation in Cambodia. Police raided several of the group's locations in September.

‘I don’t want to go back to that pretty house,’ Megan Khung told grandma months before she died

After Megan died on Feb 22, 2020, Madam Chua could not bear to put Megan’s pictures around her one-room rental flat and has given away most of the girl’s belongings.
After Megan died on Feb 22, 2020, Madam Chua could not bear to put Megan’s pictures around her one-room rental flat and has given away most of the girl’s belongings.

‘Are they even human?’: Megan Khung’s grandmother on the 4-year-old girl’s abusers

Megan Khung's grandmother, Madam Chua, looking at Megan's baby photos. Madam Chua still keeps her granddaughter's pictures and toys in her one-room rental flat.
Megan Khung's grandmother, Madam Chua, looking at Megan's baby photos. Madam Chua still keeps her granddaughter's pictures and toys in her one-room rental flat.

Megan Khung’s death: One cop resigned, supervisor handed financial penalty over handling of case

Four-year-old Megan Khung died in February 2020.
Four-year-old Megan Khung died in February 2020.

Fatal abuse of Megan Khung: A year of missed opportunities to save her life

Megan Khung died in 2020 after suffering physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her mother and the woman’s boyfriend.
Megan Khung died in 2020 after suffering physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her mother and the woman’s boyfriend.

5 key findings from report on Megan Khung’s death: Lapses by police, Child Protective Service found

Megan Khung died on Feb 22, 2020, after more than a year of horrific abuse by her mother and the woman’s then boyfriend.
Megan Khung died on Feb 22, 2020, after more than a year of horrific abuse by her mother and the woman’s then boyfriend.

Harsher penalties for serious crimes: Why S’pore wants to cane scammers, jail sex offenders longer

The Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill is in line with Singapore’s history of strengthening laws to deal with the crime scourge of the day.
The Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill is in line with Singapore’s history of strengthening laws to deal with the crime scourge of the day.

Passengers welcome free off-peak rail rides, but say more can be done to ease NEL congestion

The free rides will apply to passengers who tap in at any six NEL stations at certain hours starting from Dec 27.
The free rides will apply to passengers who tap in at any six NEL stations at certain hours starting from Dec 27.

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