Crime

LTA impersonation phishing scams on the rise again, with at least $74,000 lost in 3 weeks

There have been at least 13 such cases since June 1, the police said in a June 22 statement advising the public to stay vigilant against this ruse.

Ex-childcare teacher gets 1½ years’ jail for using pen to stab special needs boy’s head repeatedly

The 45-year-old woman had earlier pleaded guilty to ill-treating the boy, who sustained several wounds. He was said to be traumatised for weeks and became more needy.

Jail for man who molested SIA stewardess and harassed her during a flight

Akash Tiwari was on June 22 also ordered to pay a compensation of $1,270.95.

Man helped Cambodian crime ring collect over $656k from Singapore victims of scam calls

Singapore State Courts.

Australian police seize record 2.7 tonnes of cocaine

The drugs were hidden in plastic tubs buried underground on the outskirts of Sydney, Australia.

Elite student club leader in South Korea convicted of drug distribution

Photos used as evidence show students using illegal drugs at a hotel and a theme park.

Man charged over suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

The 36-year-old suspect had purportedly shouted that he was protecting the country from the Muslims when he was arrested.

Man in Japan arrested for confining 5-year-old girl in rubbish bin

The incident happened at the man's partner's home in Matsusaka, a city in Mie prefecture, Japan.

El Salvador seizes over 6 tonnes of cocaine in Pacific Ocean

The drugs were found aboard two separate vessels.

Two men charged over theft of $199,000 diamond at Chinatown jewellery store

The two men were arrested on June 19, while the stolen diamond was recovered.

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