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‘I came here for my daughters. Now they send money to help me’: Migrant worker in unpaid wages case

Kandha Samy Ragupathy at a foreign worker dormitory in Tuas on June 26. The Indian national is among 400 workers affected by by months of unpaid wages.
Kandha Samy Ragupathy at a foreign worker dormitory in Tuas on June 26. The Indian national is among 400 workers affected by by months of unpaid wages.

Man who tried to rape former flatmate gets heavier sentence after losing appeal

Gao Xiong had his jail term increased by just over a year.
Gao Xiong had his jail term increased by just over a year.

Two men handed jail terms for unlicensed remittance operation; $10m collected from migrant workers

Indian nationals Angappan Arivalagan (left) and Durairaj Kulothungan used the funds to buy items which tourists took out of Singapore to India.
Indian nationals Angappan Arivalagan (left) and Durairaj Kulothungan used the funds to buy items which tourists took out of Singapore to India.

Two men jailed 20 days each for trying to bribe Sembcorp Marine employee, who rejected them

On July 3, Singaporean Chen Changcheng and Chinese national Xiao Zhongfeng were each sentenced to 20 days’ jail.
On July 3, Singaporean Chen Changcheng and Chinese national Xiao Zhongfeng were each sentenced to 20 days’ jail.

3 men allegedly involved in Orchard Road brawl accused of slashing man with kitchen knife

Court documents stated that the victim, who was attacked at around 3am at the junction of Buyong Road and Orchard Road, suffered injuries to his neck and the back of his head.
Court documents stated that the victim, who was attacked at around 3am at the junction of Buyong Road and Orchard Road, suffered injuries to his neck and the back of his head.

New police Cyber Command to target scammers, cybercriminals, before they reach victims in S’pore

SAC Justin Wong, Commander Cyber Command and CP How Kwang Hwee, Commissioner of Police, unveiling a plaque at Cyber Command Inauguration Ceremony, at the Police Cantonment Complex on July 3.
SAC Justin Wong, Commander Cyber Command and CP How Kwang Hwee, Commissioner of Police, unveiling a plaque at Cyber Command Inauguration Ceremony, at the Police Cantonment Complex on July 3.

Porridge shop owner charged over tax evasion, laundering of assets including Lamborghini, $2.4m cash

Buntono, 49, who goes by only one name, is the owner of Eminent Frog Porridge, a popular eatery in Geylang.
Buntono, 49, who goes by only one name, is the owner of Eminent Frog Porridge, a popular eatery in Geylang.

Cop gets jail for sharing whistle-blower info with man who is now wanted

Shivasuria Maniam Kesaval (left) was sentenced to a year and four months’ jail on July 2 and there is a warrant of arrest against his friend, Brayden Ong Ying Shan (right).
Shivasuria Maniam Kesaval (left) was sentenced to a year and four months’ jail on July 2 and there is a warrant of arrest against his friend, Brayden Ong Ying Shan (right).

Ex-bank branch manager charged after allegedly taking over $1.7m from vault in Serangoon Road

Janagee is accused of handing most of her alleged ill-gotten gains to Shanngarri Balakrishnan, 36, who was charged on July 1 with being involved in unlawful gambling activities.
Janagee is accused of handing most of her alleged ill-gotten gains to Shanngarri Balakrishnan, 36, who was charged on July 1 with being involved in unlawful gambling activities.

$5k fine for ex-air force chief whose car hit woman pushing stroller at Pasir Panjang

Goh Yong Siang pleaded guilty on July 1 to driving without reasonable consideration causing grievous hurt to the domestic helper.
Goh Yong Siang pleaded guilty on July 1 to driving without reasonable consideration causing grievous hurt to the domestic helper.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.