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Singapore crime

Repeat offender jailed for drug offences, attempted housebreaking and theft

Muhammad Syairul Hisham Hashim was on Oct 21 sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail.
Muhammad Syairul Hisham Hashim was on Oct 21 sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail.

Brother of convicted money launderer forfeits $10 million Sentosa bungalow; handed one year jail

Court documents showed that Zhang Ruisheng received around $17.6 million in his CIMB account in 11 transfers made between August 2020 and September 2020.
Court documents showed that Zhang Ruisheng received around $17.6 million in his CIMB account in 11 transfers made between August 2020 and September 2020.

Man arrested for allegedly using electronic device to illegally obtain bank card information

An electronic device, two power banks, a mobile phone and several bank cards were found in his possession and seized as case exhibits.
An electronic device, two power banks, a mobile phone and several bank cards were found in his possession and seized as case exhibits.

Man to be charged after allegedly stealing wedding money box at hotel in Beach Road

The police were alerted to the theft at a hotel at Beach Road at 9.15pm on Oct 17.
The police were alerted to the theft at a hotel at Beach Road at 9.15pm on Oct 17.

Teen conspired with ‘John Wick’ to launder money for Malaysian syndicate

The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to three charges on Oct 14.
The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to three charges on Oct 14.

Male teacher charged with committing voyeurism in primary school

The 45-year-old man, who was handed a voyeurism charge on Oct 12, is accused of committing the offence in 2023.
The 45-year-old man, who was handed a voyeurism charge on Oct 12, is accused of committing the offence in 2023.

Man charged after he allegedly trespassed into F1 Singapore Grand Prix event area

The invalid Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix tickets found on Daver Arish Adil.
The invalid Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix tickets found on Daver Arish Adil.

Man allegedly linked to investment scheme involving gamblers charged; over $2.2m losses caused

Ong Kah Keong is accused of cheating three people in the investment scheme, with each charge involving between $30,000 and nearly $1.8 million.
Ong Kah Keong is accused of cheating three people in the investment scheme, with each charge involving between $30,000 and nearly $1.8 million.

Cop charged with possession of meth and drug paraphernalia

The senior staff sergeant with the Singapore Police Force allegedly had at least 0.66g of methamphetamine on or before July 31.
The senior staff sergeant with the Singapore Police Force allegedly had at least 0.66g of methamphetamine on or before July 31.

More S’pore youth caught for offences in 2025, largely due to rise in cheating cases

A total of 3,117 youth aged between 10 and under 21 were arrested in 2025, up from 2,627 in 2024.
A total of 3,117 youth aged between 10 and under 21 were arrested in 2025, up from 2,627 in 2024.

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