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Nadine Chua

Nadine started out as a journalist at The New Paper before moving to the crime desk at The Straits Times in 2021. Her reporting covers areas ranging from social issues and the scam scourge in Singapore to the country’s largest money laundering scandal. One of her scoops on that $3 billion money laundering case was ST’s Story of the Year in 2023. She has also covered high-profile political crime cases, such as former transport minister S. Iswaran’s graft probe.

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5 heavy-vehicle drivers charged with driving without due care and attention

On Feb 11, the five men, aged between 28 and 50, were each handed one charge under the Road Traffic Act.
On Feb 11, the five men, aged between 28 and 50, were each handed one charge under the Road Traffic Act.

Jail, caning for man who lied that he was 15 and raped 13-year-old girl

For three months in 2023, the man engaged in sexual acts with the girl almost weekly at a staircase landing in Tampines while she was in her school uniform.
For three months in 2023, the man engaged in sexual acts with the girl almost weekly at a staircase landing in Tampines while she was in her school uniform.

Man charged over refusing to stop for police checks, driving towards officer and hitting taxi

Murali Vigneshwaran Is accused of speeding off and driving against the flow of traffic, before colliding with a taxi, causing its front bumper to fall off.
Murali Vigneshwaran Is accused of speeding off and driving against the flow of traffic, before colliding with a taxi, causing its front bumper to fall off.

Man jailed after swimming into Singapore, breaking into former school to steal wires

Ahamad Mahfuz, 41, broke into the compound previously housing Bishan Park Secondary School to steal copper wires, causing $55,000 in damages.
Ahamad Mahfuz, 41, broke into the compound previously housing Bishan Park Secondary School to steal copper wires, causing $55,000 in damages.

Driver fined $3.5k after colliding with 3 pedestrians jaywalking along Havelock Road

According to court records, the 35-year-old paid her fine and has lodged an appeal against her sentence.
According to court records, the 35-year-old paid her fine and has lodged an appeal against her sentence.

Indian dance by migrant workers, silat moves by youngsters at multicultural Chingay Parade

Migrant workers Manorenjinand and Subin Lal performing during the Chingay 2026 Media Preview and National Education Parade at the F1 Pit Building on Feb 7.
Migrant workers Manorenjinand and Subin Lal performing during the Chingay 2026 Media Preview and National Education Parade at the F1 Pit Building on Feb 7.

59 large-scale vape smuggling cases detected by HSA and ICA in 2025; 230,000 vapes and parts seized

MOH and HSA had said on Jan 29 that in the last four months of 2025, a total of 3,534 people were caught and fined for owning and using vapes.
MOH and HSA had said on Jan 29 that in the last four months of 2025, a total of 3,534 people were caught and fined for owning and using vapes.

Over 12,000 vehicles in S’pore yet to be rectified for faulty Takata airbags that killed man in 2022

A mechanic holds an airbag module made by the Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata.
A mechanic holds an airbag module made by the Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata.

When sexual assault victims are accused of lying by their own families

When a parent dismisses a child’s claims of having been sexually assaulted, it can create a sense of betrayal and hurt.
When a parent dismisses a child’s claims of having been sexually assaulted, it can create a sense of betrayal and hurt.

S’porean boy, 14, who simulated ISIS terror attacks on Roblox issued ISA restriction order

To show his support, the 14-year-old boy created pro-ISIS videos using footage from his online gameplay on Roblox and Gorebox.
To show his support, the 14-year-old boy created pro-ISIS videos using footage from his online gameplay on Roblox and Gorebox.

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