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Singapore courts

Do Kwon appealing against dismissal of $18.4m claim over aborted purchase of Ardmore penthouse

The man had made various payments totalling $19.4 million to the vendor before he ultimately decided not to go ahead with the purchase of the unit.
The man had made various payments totalling $19.4 million to the vendor before he ultimately decided not to go ahead with the purchase of the unit.

Jail for man who told police he would stab boss of company that repossessed his car

Vernon Yang Zhi Xian was sentenced to six weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to three charges, including two counts of harassment.
Vernon Yang Zhi Xian was sentenced to six weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to three charges, including two counts of harassment.

10 days’ jail for man who went on shoplifting spree at Changi Airport

The offences took place on Sept 2, while Aaron Gary Slater was in transit at Terminal 2 of Changi Airport after flying in from Melbourne.
The offences took place on Sept 2, while Aaron Gary Slater was in transit at Terminal 2 of Changi Airport after flying in from Melbourne.

Judge rejects woman’s bid to sell condo bought in trust for son, citing lack of disclosure

Ms Tan did not disclose that she she lost a lawsuit against AIA over a $1m life policy taken out by her husband, who fell to his death in Australia.
Ms Tan did not disclose that she she lost a lawsuit against AIA over a $1m life policy taken out by her husband, who fell to his death in Australia.

$105.5k fines for trio over false declarations, failure to get proper documentation linked to firms

Singaporeans Wang Fang, Yuan Shuhua, and Singapore permanent resident Wu Lijuan were fined $105,500 in total over false declarations.
Singaporeans Wang Fang, Yuan Shuhua, and Singapore permanent resident Wu Lijuan were fined $105,500 in total over false declarations.

SEA Games squash gold medallist jailed for drink driving, crashing into car on opposite lane

Vivian Rhamanan pleaded guilty on Oct 31 to drink driving and driving without due care and attention.
Vivian Rhamanan pleaded guilty on Oct 31 to drink driving and driving without due care and attention.

Esplanade and Arts House employee allegedly obtained over $96k in bribes

Saburulla Abdul Gani and three company directors of two different firms were charged on Oct 31.
Saburulla Abdul Gani and three company directors of two different firms were charged on Oct 31.

Man charged over allegedly helping scammers collect cash from victims for rewards of $30 to $50

Owen Tan Jian Wei was handed four charges on Oct 31, including cheating, money laundering and facilitating unauthorised access to computer material.
Owen Tan Jian Wei was handed four charges on Oct 31, including cheating, money laundering and facilitating unauthorised access to computer material.

Cyclist jailed 2 months for beating red light, ramming into 70-year-old pedestrian, killing him

Deputy Public Prosecutor Ng Jun Kai highlighted how Lester Lu Su Min had deliberately beat the red light before colliding into the victim, who was crossing on the green man.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Ng Jun Kai highlighted how Lester Lu Su Min had deliberately beat the red light before colliding into the victim, who was crossing on the green man.

Former SJI facilities manager who obtained over $67k in bribes jailed more than 15 months

On Oct 30, Ng Cher Him, 58, was sentenced to 15 months and four weeks in jail after pleading guilty to four charges.
On Oct 30, Ng Cher Him, 58, was sentenced to 15 months and four weeks in jail after pleading guilty to four charges.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.