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No fitness trackers, smartwatches: More Chinese universities ban high-tech wearables in exam halls

China’s Ministry of Education reminded candidates taking the 2026 national college entrance examination, known as gaokao, not to bring mobile phones, smart watches or smart glasses into exam venues.

Raymond Ng, spouse of anti-vaccine group founder, on trial over 6 cheating charges involving $25,000

Raymond Ng Kai Hoe at the State Courts on July 6, accompanied by his wife Iris Koh Hsiao Pei, founder of anti-vaccine group Healing the Divide.

6 years’ jail for syndicate member in GST ruse; scam involved $114m in fictitious sales

The case involved a Singapore-incorporated GST-registered company and several buffer companies, which acted as buyers of non-existent goods.

Ex-SAF captain admits to cheating victims of over $143k, dealing with vape devices in camp

On June 23, the 38-year-old, who has made full restitution to his victims and is no longer an SAF captain, pleaded guilty to five counts of cheating involving five people and nearly $87,000 in total.

Jail and fine for driver linked to over 70 accidents; most were staged to cheat motorists

Danial Ali Liaqat Ali, 28, will also be disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver’s licence 48 months after his release from prison.

221 under police probe for alleged involvement in scams involving over $9m in losses

The bulk of the cases involved e-commerce, friend impersonation, job, government official impersonation, investment and rental scams.

Director at charity allegedly worked with man to extort and cheat

They were each charged with three counts of extortion and one count of cheating on May 29.

Surrey Hills Holdings founder Pang Gek Teng charged after allegedly cheating woman of over $400k

Pang Gek Teng was also charged on May 29 with one count of criminal breach of trust involving over $240,000, as well as one count each of attempted cheating and forgery.

6½ years’ jail for former DBS manager who cheated 7 victims of nearly $1.4 million

The bulk of the money was used to fund Benjamin Chung Hiang Wee's online gambling habit, wedding and renovations.

Man jailed for cheating Grab of over $18k through loophole in courier service

Alex Wang Xiang Yi, 30, was sentenced to 13 months and 16 weeks in jail on May 21.

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