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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 weeks’ jail for woman who lied to police that ex-boyfriend raped her

The woman lied because her birth control patch had expired, and she was worried her ex-boyfriend would not take responsibility if she were to get pregnant.
The woman lied because her birth control patch had expired, and she was worried her ex-boyfriend would not take responsibility if she were to get pregnant.

Six Hyundai construction employees charged over corruption in Labrador substation project

Siow Hung Wee is among six employees who were charged with various offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Criminal Procedure Code.
Siow Hung Wee is among six employees who were charged with various offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Criminal Procedure Code.

Man charged with molesting, taking voyeuristic videos of 14 women at Holland V massage parlour

Lee Sze Ben was handed 22 charges in all.
Lee Sze Ben was handed 22 charges in all.

Construction firm, 6 people charged over Tanjong Katong sinkhole incident in 2025

The large sinkhole in Tanjong Katong Road South had appeared suddenly at about 5pm on July 26, 2025, as two lanes of the road collapsed into a large pit.
The large sinkhole in Tanjong Katong Road South had appeared suddenly at about 5pm on July 26, 2025, as two lanes of the road collapsed into a large pit.

Boy, 3, drowned after he fell into condo pool while riding scooter in 2025: Coroner

Releasing the coroner’s inquiry findings on June 11, Coroner Brenda Chua ruled that there was no foul play, adding that the boy had died by accidental drowning.
Releasing the coroner’s inquiry findings on June 11, Coroner Brenda Chua ruled that there was no foul play, adding that the boy had died by accidental drowning.

Woman who fed pigeons and crows in Yishun charged under Wildlife Act

Tan Chong Hong appeared in court on June 10 and was handed three charges under the Wildlife Act.
Tan Chong Hong appeared in court on June 10 and was handed three charges under the Wildlife Act.

Man who allegedly caused CTE crash that killed biker was driving under influence of etomidate

Puah Zhe Cong was on June 10 handed seven charges under the Road Traffic Act, including dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop after the accident.
Puah Zhe Cong was on June 10 handed seven charges under the Road Traffic Act, including dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop after the accident.

Man who took upskirt videos of women while shopping with wife handed 11 weeks’ jail

Pua Thiam Guan pleaded guilty on June 9 to four voyeurism charges over his offences committed on Feb 20, 2024.
Pua Thiam Guan pleaded guilty on June 9 to four voyeurism charges over his offences committed on Feb 20, 2024.

Man who raped 13-year-old girl he met online gets almost 9 years’ jail, caning

Kevin Tan Jia Hut pleaded guilty to one charge of rape on June 9.
Kevin Tan Jia Hut pleaded guilty to one charge of rape on June 9.

Cyclist who sued for $500k in payouts awarded $55k over Nicoll Highway collision with motorcyclist

Deputy Registrar Sim Mei Ling awarded the cyclist around $55,000 after finding his claims for future earnings speculative.
Deputy Registrar Sim Mei Ling awarded the cyclist around $55,000 after finding his claims for future earnings speculative.

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