Computer Misuse Act

Jail for man who accessed bedridden friend’s CPF money, transferring $54k to his own bank account

Yu Mingyan was sentenced to 18 months and two weeks’ jail, and a fine of $30,000 on Sept 8.

2 men allegedly linked to theft of cryptocurrencies worth over $8m charged

The pair and other unknown parties are accused of committing the offence on or around June 30.

Man recruited victim to open bank account, forced him to drink urine after account was frozen

Tan Ming Chuan and his alleged accomplice Cheong Wee Kiat, 26, thought that the 25-year-old male victim had pocketed the money in the account.

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