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Woman charged after she allegedly had sex with underage boy multiple times

Foo Jin Wen was charged with two counts of sexual penetration involving the minor, who was 15 years old at the time.
Foo Jin Wen was charged with two counts of sexual penetration involving the minor, who was 15 years old at the time.

4 years’ jail for man who helped register 574 SIM cards for scam syndicate

Over a period of four months, Al Hafirqan Al Hadisht became linked to the registration of 574 SIM cards used to perpetuate scams by helping to recruit runners and middlemen.
Over a period of four months, Al Hafirqan Al Hadisht became linked to the registration of 574 SIM cards used to perpetuate scams by helping to recruit runners and middlemen.

Bloomberg’s lawyer denies Shanmugam was targeted in article on GCBs

Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam leaving the High Court on April 8.
Coordinating Minister for National Security K. Shanmugam leaving the High Court on April 8.

Man accused of molestation, harassment at government-related facilities

The man is accused of targeting four people – three men and a woman – at facilities linked to the agency.
The man is accused of targeting four people – three men and a woman – at facilities linked to the agency.

Jail, caning for ex-auxiliary cop who was off-duty when he carried loaded firearm in public

Heng Jun Hao was allegedly armed with a Taurus revolver loaded with five bullets while he was at Bugis+ shopping mall.
Heng Jun Hao was allegedly armed with a Taurus revolver loaded with five bullets while he was at Bugis+ shopping mall.

Insurance agent charged after he allegedly pocketed over $2k of client’s money

Shahul Hamid N.A. Basheer Ahamed, 41, is accused of committing the offences in 2025.
Shahul Hamid N.A. Basheer Ahamed, 41, is accused of committing the offences in 2025.

Man charged over weapons, including home-made crossbows, allegedly in his possession

During the investigation, officers discovered a substantial cache of weapons and prohibited items in the unit.
During the investigation, officers discovered a substantial cache of weapons and prohibited items in the unit.

Fatal Chinatown accident: Woman charged with causing death of 6-year-old girl; gag order issued

The car driver who allegedly caused an accident at Chinatown on Feb 6 leaving a six-year-old girl dead and her mother seriously injured was charged on April 8.
The car driver who allegedly caused an accident at Chinatown on Feb 6 leaving a six-year-old girl dead and her mother seriously injured was charged on April 8.

2½ years’ jail for man wanted by FBI for facilitating oil supply to North Korea

Kwek, a Singaporean, indirectly helped to provide some US$6.9 million (S$9.5 million) worth of gasoil to Pyongyang.
Kwek, a Singaporean, indirectly helped to provide some US$6.9 million (S$9.5 million) worth of gasoil to Pyongyang.

Drink driver whose car struck cyclist in 2022 drove after consuming alcohol again in 2024

Heng, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts of drink driving and one count of causing grievous hurt to the cyclist by driving without due care and attention.
Heng, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts of drink driving and one count of causing grievous hurt to the cyclist by driving without due care and attention.

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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.