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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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Over 9 in 10 pieces of criminal cybercontent taken down were scams: Online Criminal Harms Act Office

Online Criminal Harms Act Office director Marc E (left) and Mr Gijs Verheijke, Carousell's director of trust and customer experience, speaking to the press on Feb 19.
Online Criminal Harms Act Office director Marc E (left) and Mr Gijs Verheijke, Carousell's director of trust and customer experience, speaking to the press on Feb 19.

Couple found dead in Punggol HDB flat; police investigating

One of the bodies being removed from the unit at Block 408B Northshore Drive, at 7.18pm on Feb 27.
One of the bodies being removed from the unit at Block 408B Northshore Drive, at 7.18pm on Feb 27.

20 motorists hauled to court to face drink-driving charges

Lawrence Ong Han Ming, 48, was accused of losing control of his vehicle while driving along Tampines Avenue 5, hitting a traffic light pole and road kerb.
Lawrence Ong Han Ming, 48, was accused of losing control of his vehicle while driving along Tampines Avenue 5, hitting a traffic light pole and road kerb.

15 months’ jail for man who possessed almost 100 child sex abuse photos, videos

On Feb 26, Tan Thiam Heng pleaded guilty to one charge of possessing child abuse material. The court heard the children depicted in these videos were as young as six years old.
On Feb 26, Tan Thiam Heng pleaded guilty to one charge of possessing child abuse material. The court heard the children depicted in these videos were as young as six years old.

Driver charged with evading police roadblock, driving dangerously in hour-long pursuit

Muhammad Danial Jalaludin, 34, was handed 21 charges on Feb 26.
Muhammad Danial Jalaludin, 34, was handed 21 charges on Feb 26.

S’pore scam losses fall to $913m in 2025; new trend of victims handing over gold bars to syndicates

Police figures showed that those aged between 50 and 64 commonly fell for phishing scams.
Police figures showed that those aged between 50 and 64 commonly fell for phishing scams.

Woman who stole milk powder for her kids among clients represented by Public Defender’s Office

(Clockwise from left) Assistant Director (Criminal Defence) Chong Shou En, Senior Assistant Director (Criminal Defence) Ashwin Ganapathy and Senior Executive (Criminal Defence) Victoria Tay.
(Clockwise from left) Assistant Director (Criminal Defence) Chong Shou En, Senior Assistant Director (Criminal Defence) Ashwin Ganapathy and Senior Executive (Criminal Defence) Victoria Tay.

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.

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