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Jail for pair involved in trading fake gold bars for Rolex watches worth $30,000

Shah Faeez Shahrom, a runner in the scam, was sentenced to nine months, two weeks’ jail.

Jail terms upheld for 2 lawyers who tried to obstruct justice with message to cigarette syndicate

The High Court said the jail terms – a year for Ong Peng Boon (left) and seven months for Wee Hong Shern – imposed in September 2024 are suitably stiff.

Jail for man who tried to import vapes concealed by groceries into Singapore

Muhammad Amirul Iqbal Mohd Nazri had 1,000 vapes, concealed by groceries, behind the front passenger seat and in the boot of a rented car.

Law Society asks for Lim Tean to be struck off over handling of $30,000 meant for client

Lawyer and politician Lim Tean argued before the Court of Three Judges that “a very small fine and nothing more” should be imposed.

Teen pleads guilty to slashing two school staff with penknife over confiscated phone in 2025

On Jan 23, the teenager - now 17 - pleaded guilty to one charge of voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon.

14 weeks’ jail for man who tried to smuggle 870 vapes into Singapore

Lim Teck Wee, 20, was sentenced to 14 weeks’ jail on Jan 22 after pleading guilty to one count of importing vapes.

Man jailed over possession of more than 16,000 vapes, pointing samurai sword at his mother

Soon Yong Chao was sentenced to three months and 28 weeks’ jail on Jan 22 after he pleaded guilty to six charges. He was also fined $4,600.

Man charged over trafficking almost 2,000 Kpods; he was caught with 4-month-old child in car

ICA officers discovered the vaporiser pods concealed in two boxes in the car boot.

Fine for Taoist temple chief master who organised unlawful public procession

Lim Tong San, 62, was fined $2,000 on Jan 22 after admitting that he had organised the procession without a permit from the authorities.

Man who possessed vape with cannabis-related substance in Marina Bay condo jailed

The 36-year-old American pleaded guilty to one count of cannabis consumption and another charge for possession of vape containing a Class A drug.

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