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Man who drove around S’pore with ‘blaster device’ to transmit over 10.5k phishing messages gets jail

On Sept 14, Ong Kak Seng, 28, was sentenced to a year and nine months’ jail, and a fine of $1,500.
On Sept 14, Ong Kak Seng, 28, was sentenced to a year and nine months’ jail, and a fine of $1,500.

Woman involved in prostituting minors to be assessed for reformative training; man jailed for engaging service

Court documents show that the woman got to know the first victim in January 2024 and she was under the impression the girl was 15 years old.
Court documents show that the woman got to know the first victim in January 2024 and she was under the impression the girl was 15 years old.

Whistle-blower coach sentenced to a week’s jail for role in falsifying race records

Faiz, 33, had first pleaded guilty on Aug 26 to falsifying the competition results of an overseas event.
Faiz, 33, had first pleaded guilty on Aug 26 to falsifying the competition results of an overseas event.

6 jailed over $4.9m armed robbery, involving machetes, during poker game at King Albert Park GCB

On Sept 14, six of the men each pleaded guilty to a charge of armed gang robbery and a charge of money laundering for moving the loot from Singapore to Malaysia.
On Sept 14, six of the men each pleaded guilty to a charge of armed gang robbery and a charge of money laundering for moving the loot from Singapore to Malaysia.

Jail, caning for man who raped 2 teen girls, sexually assaulted third female minor

On Sept 14, the recalcitrant offender, who is now 20, was sentenced to nine years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane.
On Sept 14, the recalcitrant offender, who is now 20, was sentenced to nine years’ jail and 12 strokes of the cane.

Many radicalised individuals are ‘normal’ folk misled into believing ideologies: Expert

Intelligence psychologists conduct psychological assessments and interventions for individuals detained or issued with restriction orders under the ISA.
Intelligence psychologists conduct psychological assessments and interventions for individuals detained or issued with restriction orders under the ISA.

New defensive riding workshop for platform workers; Govt aims to reach 1,400 riders in two years

Second Minister for Home Affairs Sim Ann (fourth from left) at the launch of the Singapore Ride Safe campaign at the Singapore Expo on Sept 12.
Second Minister for Home Affairs Sim Ann (fourth from left) at the launch of the Singapore Ride Safe campaign at the Singapore Expo on Sept 12.

Jail for man linked to Cambodia scam syndicate that targeted Singaporeans; victims lost over $52m

On Sept 9, 2025, officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and their Cambodian counterparts conducted raids in Singapore and Phnom Penh.
On Sept 9, 2025, officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and their Cambodian counterparts conducted raids in Singapore and Phnom Penh.

Ex-Singapore Idol judge Ken Lim appeals against molest conviction

Former Singapore Idol judge and music producer Ken Lim was convicted by a district court in September 2025 for molesting the woman on Nov 23, 2021.
Former Singapore Idol judge and music producer Ken Lim was convicted by a district court in September 2025 for molesting the woman on Nov 23, 2021.

Ship crewman gets 8 weeks’ jail for trying to smuggle elephant tusk into Singapore

The Indonesian man entered Singapore via the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority Keppel entrance crew office and was caught during baggage checks.
The Indonesian man entered Singapore via the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority Keppel entrance crew office and was caught during baggage checks.

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