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David Sun

Crime Correspondent

David did six internships with Singapore Press Holdings from 2011 to 2017 before joining The New Paper in 2018 and moving to The Straits Times in 2021. As a crime correspondent, he is drawn to stories involving social harm, injustice, death, violence, sex, corruption, scams and fraud. He won the Young Journalist of the Year award in 2018 and was nominated for Journalist of the Year in 2019 and 2023. His background in criminology and interest in sleuthing also led to him taking up a licence as a private investigator.

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Tanjong Katong sinkhole incident: PUB, Surbana Jurong Consultants given conditional warnings

The sinkhole formed after a failure at a nearby worksite, causing a car and its driver to fall into it on July 26, 2025.
The sinkhole formed after a failure at a nearby worksite, causing a car and its driver to fall into it on July 26, 2025.

CID officers tapping tech tools like 3D scanners to solve complex crime cases

Senior crime scene specialist Wong Jun Yan (left) demonstrating the use of the Mixed Reality Training System to the media at the Police Cantonment Complex on June 8.
Senior crime scene specialist Wong Jun Yan (left) demonstrating the use of the Mixed Reality Training System to the media at the Police Cantonment Complex on June 8.

‘I’m not afraid of anything at this age’: Elderly jaywalkers risk their lives for convenience

An elderly man jaywalking at Serangoon Avenue 3 on May 20, 2026. In 2025, 247 traffic accidents involved the elderly.
An elderly man jaywalking at Serangoon Avenue 3 on May 20, 2026. In 2025, 247 traffic accidents involved the elderly.

Police plan to use AI to screen videos from public to nab traffic offenders, issue summonses faster

A close up of CERA, SPF's humanoid robot, which will be used for community engagement.
A close up of CERA, SPF's humanoid robot, which will be used for community engagement.

Half of traffic accidents involving suspected drug or etomidate use from 2023 to 2025 were fatal

The breakdown of the cases provided by the police shows a worrying surge in traffic accidents linked to drug and etomidate use.
The breakdown of the cases provided by the police shows a worrying surge in traffic accidents linked to drug and etomidate use.

No foul play suspected in case of father, daughter found dead in Sengkang flat in 2025: Coroner

The bodies of Ms Xu Na and her father Xu Baolu were discovered at 1.35pm on Oct 6 in a flat on the eighth floor of Block 324D Sengkang East Way.
The bodies of Ms Xu Na and her father Xu Baolu were discovered at 1.35pm on Oct 6 in a flat on the eighth floor of Block 324D Sengkang East Way.

Jail and caning for nurse who repeatedly molested understudy in hospital

The 38-year-old Filipino man was sentenced to 10 months’ jail and two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to one count of molest.
The 38-year-old Filipino man was sentenced to 10 months’ jail and two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to one count of molest.

Serial cheat repeatedly baited victims with Rolex watch on Carousell

Beyond cheating, Foo Siang Wee’s recent crime spree included stealing from his workplace and the illegal sale of access to his Singpass account.
Beyond cheating, Foo Siang Wee’s recent crime spree included stealing from his workplace and the illegal sale of access to his Singpass account.

Woman who stole 19 bottles of wine caught by Sheng Siong’s facial recognition system

Catherine Tan Li Eng, 51, was sentenced to eight days’ jail on May 12 after pleading guilty to an amalgamated charge for theft.
Catherine Tan Li Eng, 51, was sentenced to eight days’ jail on May 12 after pleading guilty to an amalgamated charge for theft.

Singapore police to launch dedicated Cyber Command in July to combat online crimes, scams

Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming speaking at the Anti-Scam Conference on May 11.
Minister of State for Home Affairs Goh Pei Ming speaking at the Anti-Scam Conference on May 11.

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