Police raids

15-year-old among 69 people under probe for unlicensed moneylending activities

The 69 people were hauled up after a seven-day operation from July 1 to 7.

17 people arrested, over $720,000 seized in islandwide gambling bust

Major international sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup often lead to an increase in gambling activity, said the police.

Sarawak cops seize over 16,000kg of bird’s nests worth $26 million in series of raids

Besides the bird’s nests, the police also seized 223 birds, eight eagles, two pangolins, 790 turtle eggs, 4,238 tortoises and 218 salamanders in various raids.

Over 1,700 under police probe following islandwide multi-agency operations in June

More than 1,300 operations were conducted, including anti-gambling operations, operations targeting massage establishments and anti-vice operations.

Brazil police target top Lula ally in widening Banco Master lender probe

Brazil's Presidential Chief of Staff Jaques Wagner gestures at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, April 7, 2016. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

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.

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