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Firm charged with providing unlawful payment services after its bank accounts allegedly received $104m

The money, allegedly received between January 2020 and September 2022, was slated to be sent to other overseas bank accounts, the police said.
The money, allegedly received between January 2020 and September 2022, was slated to be sent to other overseas bank accounts, the police said.

Motorist charged over hit-and-run accident on Causeway that left auxiliary cop seriously hurt

Ganisan's car allegedly struck an auxiliary policeman and did not stop the vehicle to render assistance after the accident.
Ganisan's car allegedly struck an auxiliary policeman and did not stop the vehicle to render assistance after the accident.

Driver in 2022 crash killed by metal fragment ejected from defective Takata airbag: Coroner

Mr Michael Ong Kong Meng was the first person to be killed in Singapore in a crash involving a defective Takata airbag.
Mr Michael Ong Kong Meng was the first person to be killed in Singapore in a crash involving a defective Takata airbag.

Man fined, disqualified from driving for drink driving, using phone along AYE

Kumaragurubaran pleaded guilty on Jan 21 to one count of drink driving and one charge of driving while using his mobile phone.
Kumaragurubaran pleaded guilty on Jan 21 to one count of drink driving and one charge of driving while using his mobile phone.

Man who sued woman after she rejected him claims trial in unrelated case involving cheating

The Singaporean is said to have duped a company called Circular Now into believing that orders for 33 devices from another firm known as GYP Properties were genuine.
The Singaporean is said to have duped a company called Circular Now into believing that orders for 33 devices from another firm known as GYP Properties were genuine.

Jail for adult couple over rape of 13-year-old girl

The minor’s mother lodged a police report on July 10, 2023, stating that her daughter had been raped.
The minor’s mother lodged a police report on July 10, 2023, stating that her daughter had been raped.

Young woman convicted after she was caught with Kpods twice in 1½ months at same club

Tan Xin Yi pleaded guilty to being in the possession of a Kpod on two separate occasions.
Tan Xin Yi pleaded guilty to being in the possession of a Kpod on two separate occasions.

2 young first-time drug users died after using Ice at home in 2025; police rule out foul play

In a Coroner’s Inquiry on Jan 20, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said the incident was tragic given their young ages.
In a Coroner’s Inquiry on Jan 20, State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said the incident was tragic given their young ages.

Jail for woman who pocketed nearly $145k from dental surgery to pay debts, buy luxury goods

Law Jia Min was sentenced to a year and eight months’ jail on Jan 20.
Law Jia Min was sentenced to a year and eight months’ jail on Jan 20.

Man convicted of sexually assaulting girlfriend’s daughter in van and at home

The girl told her mother about the sexual abuse but the woman disbelieved her after the man denied the allegations.
The girl told her mother about the sexual abuse but the woman disbelieved her after the man denied the allegations.

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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.