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Singapore courts

Man jailed after climbing on top of elderly nursing home resident and pinning him down

Thiha  was sentenced to a week in jail after he pleaded guilty to using criminal force on the victim while in a room at St Andrew’s Nursing Home in Aljunied.
Thiha  was sentenced to a week in jail after he pleaded guilty to using criminal force on the victim while in a room at St Andrew’s Nursing Home in Aljunied.

Man on the run for 24 years arrested after failing immigration clearance at Changi Airport

According to court records on Aug 11, Tan Khi Wie was sentenced to 11 months and 15 weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to five charges under the Immigration Act.
According to court records on Aug 11, Tan Khi Wie was sentenced to 11 months and 15 weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to five charges under the Immigration Act.

4 years’ jail for ex-sales manager who cheated 2 firms, causing over $726k in losses

Seno Kunihide also committed forgery for the purpose of cheating involving a third firm.
Seno Kunihide also committed forgery for the purpose of cheating involving a third firm.

Wife’s share of assets bumped up to 35% in divorce due to husband’s lack of disclosure

More assets were uncovered after several rounds of a process in which his wife’s lawyers asked for documents and information.
More assets were uncovered after several rounds of a process in which his wife’s lawyers asked for documents and information.

Cybercrime suspect fails in appeal to challenge police’s seizure of his belongings

The Court of Appeal also rejected Wang’s contention that the police’s seizure was unlawful.
The Court of Appeal also rejected Wang’s contention that the police’s seizure was unlawful.

Two men to be charged after allegedly conspiring to help Lim Tean escape to Johor

Lim Tean was arrested by the Royal Malaysia Police in Johor Bahru on Aug 6. 
Lim Tean was arrested by the Royal Malaysia Police in Johor Bahru on Aug 6. 

Unpaid workers case: Director behind firms files for bankruptcy

Workers from KPA engineering in a lorry near the Ministry of Manpower Services Centre in Bendemeer on June 23, 2026.
Workers from KPA engineering in a lorry near the Ministry of Manpower Services Centre in Bendemeer on June 23, 2026.

Sakae Holdings ex-director who misappropriated $15.8 million gets over 10 years’ jail

Former Sakae Holdings director Andy Ong Siew Kwee was convicted in May of one count each of criminal breach of trust, abetting forgery and intentionally giving false evidence in the High Court.
Former Sakae Holdings director Andy Ong Siew Kwee was convicted in May of one count each of criminal breach of trust, abetting forgery and intentionally giving false evidence in the High Court.

Jail for ex-training officer who shoved woman with intellectual disability, causing fractures

Nur Amira Shahirah Azmi had earlier pleaded guilty in July to an assault charge.
Nur Amira Shahirah Azmi had earlier pleaded guilty in July to an assault charge.

Lim Tean arrested in Johor Bahru after failing to surrender at Singapore State Courts

Lim Tean arriving at the High Court on July 15. He was arrested on Aug 6 in Johor Bahru after failing to turn up in court in Singapore.
Lim Tean arriving at the High Court on July 15. He was arrested on Aug 6 in Johor Bahru after failing to turn up in court in Singapore.

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