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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.

Latest articles

Over 70% of residential AMD fires between 2022 and 2025 involved uncertified, modified devices

Aftermath of the interior of the 106 Jalan Bukit Merah unit damaged by the fire, taken on Aug 14, 2025.

Action to be taken against owners of 141 lorries who did not install speed limiters by Jan 1

Speed limiters prevent speeding violations and reduce the risk of accidents, among other benefits.

Singapore welcomes 2026 with dazzling fireworks, heartland cheer

Crowds welcoming the new year during the fireworks display in Marina Bay on Jan 1, 2026.

Alleged scam caller in Cambodia-based, Singaporean-run syndicate charged

Eugene Goh was handed one charge under the Organised Crime Act for his role in the syndicate believed to be behind at least 438 scam cases in which victims lost over $41 million.

6 years’ jail for 80-year-old who was on the run for 33 years after fatally stabbing debtor in 1990

Ng Kwang Keng, 80, had been on the run for 33 years after he fatally stabbed a debtor in 1990.

2026 outlook: What’s next for crime – and the top stories of 2025

Vaping, scams and violent crimes dominated headlines in 2025. ST looks back at some of these stories.

Year-end clampdown on crime in Singapore sees over 1,700 people investigated, more than 500 arrested

The year-end operations are to deter unlawful activities during the festive period, and target a wide spectrum of offences

Jail for syndicate member who stole luxury watches, cash from SIA business class passenger

Liu Ming, 26, a Chinese national, was convicted of one count of theft.

M. Ravi’s death: Friend charged with taking drugs with the ex-lawyer in Boon Keng Road flat

Shawn Loo Zhi Jian allegedly arranged a gathering with Mr Ravi (left) to consume methamphetamine at an Upper Boon Keng Road apartment on Dec 24 between 1am to 5am.

DBS employee saves elderly woman from being scammed

Ms Fionice Teoh, 31, an assistant service manager at the DBS branch at Century Square, was shouted at by an elderly scam victim who wanted to withdraw $190,000 in cash.