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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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.

Company director gave bribe to win construction project at S’pore’s defence research organisation

Jason Chua Aik Leng on Sept 29 pleaded guilty to one charge for abetting the corrupt giving of gratification.

Man charged over fake image of crocodile at Pandan Reservoir

Myanmar national Ye Lin was handed one charge for transmitting a false message, and another for obstructing the course of justice.

Six charged over participation in unlawful assemblies at Changi Prison, State Courts

(From left) Kirsten Han Li Ying, Jeanne-Marie Ten Leu Jiun, Lim Kay Siu, Winifred Neo Swee Lin, Annamalai Kokila Parvathi and Howe Wen Khong Rocky will have their cases heard in court again on Oct 20.

Man facing charges after allegedly starting fire outside mosque in Raffles Place

Martin See Hock Leng is facing charges of causing or contributing to the risk of a dangerous fire, using insulting words, and two counts of theft.

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