Singapore crime

2 arrested for suspected drug-related offences after locking themselves in Serangoon condo room

E-vaporisers and suspected drug paraphernalia were also found at the scene.

Jail for cop who molested policewoman, assaulted NSF after dinner and dance

The offender kissed the woman without her consent and also asked her if they were meant to have sex.

Vape seller given increased jail term of 8 weeks after prosecution reviews sentencing position

Orison Toh Chun Kee pleaded guilty to one count of possessing vapes for sale and one charge of offering vapes for sale on Telegram.

Jail for woman who drove without licence, had more than 90 Kpods in car

Law Jia Yi was sentenced to 15 months’ and 25 weeks’ jail on Jan 6 after pleading guilty to seven charges for various offences.

Jail, fine for man who registered shell companies, opened bank accounts for scam syndicate

The man admitted he had never clarified how the businesses would be operated when he opened two companies for a stranger.

Scoot crew member pocketed nearly $40k in earnings from sale of food, drinks on flights

Investigations revealed that the cabin crew member used the money to repay his debts to unlicensed moneylenders.

Caregiver took bank card belonging to man with dementia and unlawfully withdrew $10k

The caregiver also used the credit card details of a second victim, a 75-year-old man, to buy credits worth nearly $1,800 linked to an online game.

2026 outlook: What’s next for crime – and the top stories of 2025

Vaping, scams and violent crimes dominated headlines in 2025. ST looks back at some of these stories.

Year-end clampdown on crime in Singapore sees over 1,700 people investigated, more than 500 arrested

The year-end operations are to deter unlawful activities during the festive period, and target a wide spectrum of offences

Man and teenager arrested for allegedly snatching cash from an elderly man

The two suspects are slated to be charged of snatch theft on Dec 26.

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