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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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‘I cannot blame him’: Daughter who stepped up to care for family when her father went to prison

Ms Vinnie Tan Jia Si understood life was not easy for her father Mr Theophilus Tan Hen-Wei, who was jailed over two years in 2012 for money laundering offences.
Ms Vinnie Tan Jia Si understood life was not easy for her father Mr Theophilus Tan Hen-Wei, who was jailed over two years in 2012 for money laundering offences.

$500 Child LifeSG credits for S’porean kids 12 and below; more to get pre-school subsidies

PM Lawrence Wong said the Government wants to create the right conditions for young couples to feel confident about starting a family.
PM Lawrence Wong said the Government wants to create the right conditions for young couples to feel confident about starting a family.

Director of Autobahn Rent A Car handed second charge, alleging he abetted forgery of 9 receipts

The documents falsely stated that Borneo Motors had sold and received full payment from Autobahn Rent A Car for nine vehicles, for over $1.86 million in total.
The documents falsely stated that Borneo Motors had sold and received full payment from Autobahn Rent A Car for nine vehicles, for over $1.86 million in total.

Ex-actor Edmund Chen’s jail sentence stayed pending appeal outcome, bail increased to $15k

Edmund Chen had pleaded guilty on Jan 29 to one count of causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist while driving a car without consideration for other road users.
Edmund Chen had pleaded guilty on Jan 29 to one count of causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist while driving a car without consideration for other road users.

Jail, driving ban for unlicensed driving instructor who admitted to teaching over 100 students

Tan Teng Hock, 67, continued to accept students even after being caught and charged.
Tan Teng Hock, 67, continued to accept students even after being caught and charged.

Jail for man who cheated woman he met on Carousell of over $268k in 7 months

Thevendran Elan Goven, 31, was handed the sentence on Feb 5, after he earlier pleaded guilty to one count of cheating. Two other similar charges were taken into consideration.
Thevendran Elan Goven, 31, was handed the sentence on Feb 5, after he earlier pleaded guilty to one count of cheating. Two other similar charges were taken into consideration.

Jail for Kpod user who went on the run, punched girlfriend and threatened others with knife

On Feb 5, Muhammad Nursyahfiq Mazlan was sentenced to one year and 26 weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to seven offences, with eleven other offences taken into consideration.
On Feb 5, Muhammad Nursyahfiq Mazlan was sentenced to one year and 26 weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to seven offences, with eleven other offences taken into consideration.

Alleged Kpod trafficker charged after pointing knife at man at Whampoa carpark

Yeo Zhi Xiang was charged with one count of trafficking 79 pods with etomidate.
Yeo Zhi Xiang was charged with one count of trafficking 79 pods with etomidate.

Married couple laundered over $1m from love scam victims; wife jailed

Anthony Ng Zi Qin (right) and Florence Choo Li Jin received over $1 million from love scam victims and converted the illicit gains to Bitcoin..
Anthony Ng Zi Qin (right) and Florence Choo Li Jin received over $1 million from love scam victims and converted the illicit gains to Bitcoin..

Jail for man who delivered vapes after suffering gambling losses

Lee Wenjie was detained by HSA officers in July 2024 at a commercial building where he packed the vapes.
Lee Wenjie was detained by HSA officers in July 2024 at a commercial building where he packed the vapes.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.