Police raids

3 massage parlours raided in Boon Lay, Jurong West over alleged vice activities

The Straits Times accompanied police officers during the raids on massage parlours in Boon Lay (left) and Jurong West (right).

13 men arrested for alleged links to secret societies

Nearly 100 people and about 35 public entertainment outlets, nightlife establishments, and food and beverage outlets were checked during a two-day raid.

Thai police raid luxury condo, arrest six Nigerians over romance scams

69 arrested for suspected involvement in illegal horse betting activities

More than $50,000 in cash and several mobile devices were seized.

15-year-old among 295 under investigation over suspected scams with more than $5 million in losses

A total of 191 men and 104 women are under probe in Singapore over suspected scams.

Over 130 arrested in Singapore in crackdown on transnational scams linked to $963m in losses

The multi-national operation was carried out in partnership with law enforcement agencies from Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, the Maldives, Thailand, Macao, Indonesia, Brunei and Canada.

Jakarta raid on foreign nationals raises questions over gambling ring financiers

Suspected online gambling operators (in orange) walk towards buses for transfer after a police raid at the Hayam Wuruk Plaza office building in Jakarta on May 10.

Forum: Standing of traditional Chinese medicine shouldn’t be tarnished

Forum: Tightening of massage shop rules must address worker exploitation

2 men to be charged with providing illegal payment, remittance services involving over $38 million

More than $314,000 in cash and 30 ATM cards were seized, among other items, during a raid of the operations.

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