Singapore crime

Jail for man who allowed chicken compost to be dumped at Tuas site he oversaw

Hossain Toufik had allowed another man to deposit 10 truckloads of waste over two days on a plot of land in Tuas South Way.

Youth had sex with 2 girls aged 13 and 14; took intimate photos of female cousin

The offender, 20, pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and one count of possessing intimate images of a third victim.

Technician jailed for stealing laptops, hard drives from SIA Engineering

Chinnavan Tamilarasan was sentenced to nine months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to one charge of theft in dwelling and another charge of housebreaking.

Third member of syndicate that stole from unattended bags in S’pore jailed

The last member of the group is expected to be dealt with in court on June 17.

Jail for 2 men in foreign gang that stole from unattended bags in Singapore

The prosecution said most of the stolen items were recovered and the outstanding loss was around $250.

Five men arrested over alleged motorcycle theft in Woodlands

The motorcycle was parked at a building in Woodlands Close.

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.

221 under police probe for alleged involvement in scams involving over $9m in losses

The bulk of the cases involved e-commerce, friend impersonation, job, government official impersonation, investment and rental scams.

15 months’ jail and caning for man who molested teen on Singapore-bound flight

Ariel Lhudfiyan Muarifin molested the victim while she was asleep, and continued even after she tried to move away.

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