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Singapore courts

Cop unlawfully obtained info for friend who later threatened woman behind police report

Shivasuria Maniam Kesaval (left) shared the unlawfully obtained information with Brayden Ong Ying Shan.
Shivasuria Maniam Kesaval (left) shared the unlawfully obtained information with Brayden Ong Ying Shan.

$2k fine for man who did not report address change, used old data to borrow cash from moneylenders

On April 24, Low Gin Chean was fined $2,000 after he admitted to failing to report a change of his residence to the authorities within 28 days, as required by the law.
On April 24, Low Gin Chean was fined $2,000 after he admitted to failing to report a change of his residence to the authorities within 28 days, as required by the law.

Man charged over allegedly operating unlicensed money transfer business linked to over $38m

More than $314,000 in cash and 30 ATM cards were seized, among other items, during a raid of the operations on April 8.
More than $314,000 in cash and 30 ATM cards were seized, among other items, during a raid of the operations on April 8.

Few reports of alleged misconduct involving LPAs in S’pore, but disputes expose family tensions

Out of the 405,000 LPAs made in Singapore in 2025, about 40 reports alleging misconduct by donees were received by the Office of the Public Guardian.
Out of the 405,000 LPAs made in Singapore in 2025, about 40 reports alleging misconduct by donees were received by the Office of the Public Guardian.

Man previously jailed over post on then President Halimah charged with using criminal force on cops

Vickreman Harvey Chettiar was charged with failing to attend a court session on July 23, 2025, without reasonable excuse, after being released on bail.
Vickreman Harvey Chettiar was charged with failing to attend a court session on July 23, 2025, without reasonable excuse, after being released on bail.

Teen who allegedly licked iJooz straw before putting it back in machine charged with mischief

Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, was also charged with being a public nuisance after he allegedly filmed himself performing the act and uploaded the clip on social media.
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, was also charged with being a public nuisance after he allegedly filmed himself performing the act and uploaded the clip on social media.

Man who sold real Rolex thinking it was fake: Why was he jailed when victim suffered no losses?

Italian national Singh Deepak tried to cheat a retailer by exchanging his purportedly counterfeit watch (right) with three genuine Rolex watches (left).
Italian national Singh Deepak tried to cheat a retailer by exchanging his purportedly counterfeit watch (right) with three genuine Rolex watches (left).

10 months’ jail for childcare centre principal who repeatedly abused four-year-old pupil

The 40-year-old woman, who cannot be identified due a court-imposed gag order, pleaded guilty to one charge of ill-treatment of a child.
The 40-year-old woman, who cannot be identified due a court-imposed gag order, pleaded guilty to one charge of ill-treatment of a child.

3 alleged drink drivers charged after other road users were hurt in traffic accidents

Singaporeans Koh Eng Heng, Ashvini Ezhavarasan and Jovan Lim Jun Jie were each charged with drink-driving and causing hurt to others by driving without due care and attention.
Singaporeans Koh Eng Heng, Ashvini Ezhavarasan and Jovan Lim Jun Jie were each charged with drink-driving and causing hurt to others by driving without due care and attention.

Man admits to sexually assaulting 2 young nieces when they went to his home

The older sister was 10 to 11 years old when she was assaulted, while the younger sister was eight to nine years old.
The older sister was 10 to 11 years old when she was assaulted, while the younger sister was eight to nine years old.

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