Claudia Tan

Claudia joined the Straits Times in 2025 as a reporter on the crime and court desk. She was previously from AsiaOne, where she covered stories related to mental health and social issues.

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More than 7 years’ jail, caning for man who attacked and robbed another man after sex act

Shakur Han Shaid, 23, was sentenced to seven years and four months’ jail and six strokes of the cane on Oct 13.

Russian man and Singaporean woman charged over money laundering activities

Between March and June 2021, one of the accounts received more than $300,000 in various currencies from fraud and investment scams targeting foreign victims.

Caterer linked to River Valley Primary School gastroenteritis incident fined $13,000

A dirty food trolley (left) and dirty racks in Gourmetz's central kitchen.

Business owner who died after workplace injury claim was discharged from IMH against advice: Police

On July 19, 2025, the 44-year-old mother of two was found dead at the foot of a block at about 7am.

1 dead, another injured in Telok Blangah; man arrested: Police

The police said they received calls for assistance near Block 61 Telok Blangah Heights at about 6pm.

Driver in 2024 Tampines crash that killed 2, including 17-year-old student, gets jail

Muhammad Syafie Ismail had pleaded guilty in August to three charges of dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing grievous hurt and dangerous driving causing hurt.

Workers who died after inhaling toxic gas at PUB facility did not wear respirator masks: Investigator

Several other safety protocols were also not followed, including the requirement to ventilate the area before entry.

Director of car leasing firm jailed over $11m shortfall in duty, GST and registration fees

As he is unable to pay the fine, Mah will spend another 47 months and 37 weeks in jail.

Jail for woman who was part of scheme to cheat victims through dating apps, rigged mahjong games

One of the conspirators, Olivia Chin Hui Zhen, 31, was sentenced to eight months’ jail and fined $3,000. She was the first person to be dealt with.

Jail for two S’porean men who laundered money for Malaysian criminal syndicate

Low Zhi Wei and Dillon Jang Wei Hong were sentenced to 72 months and 79 months’ jail respectively.

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