Singapore crime

At least $71,000 lost in job scams linked to Pokemon and other trading cards over 3 weeks

A screengrab of a fraudulent website used by scammers in such scams.

6 jailed over $4.9m armed robbery, involving machetes, during poker game at King Albert Park GCB

On Sept 14, six of the men each pleaded guilty to a charge of armed gang robbery and a charge of money laundering for moving the loot from Singapore to Malaysia.

254 people in police probe for involvement in scams where victims lost $7.5m

They are believed to be involved in more than 652 scams, in which victims reportedly lost around $7.5 million.

Almost 40 per cent of molestation cases which occurred in homes involved victims under 16: MHA

There were a total of 762 cases of molestation in the first half of 2026, up from 739 in the first half of 2025.

Six to be charged over public assemblies, processions without permit in support of Palestinian cause

The six women will be charged in court over public assemblies and processions without permit on Sept 9.

Man jailed for instigating son to understate luxury watch firm’s income, evading over $350k in taxes

Pang Chuan Wah was sentenced to 14 months’ jail on Sept 7.

Man who repeatedly raped teen stepdaughter gets 22 years’ jail, caning

Justice Andre Maniam said the man’s abuse of his position and breach of trust led to lasting damage to the victim and the family unit.

Certis CISCO Security assistant vice-president among 3 men charged with corruption offences

Luis Phay Nai Yang (left) allegedly received a bribe of between $2,000 and $3,000 from Amos Kng Eng Seng (right).

Man who allegedly hid knife in shoe at Changi Airport charged with carrying offensive weapon

The knife and sheath concealed in the man’s right shoe.

Suspect in Tuas murder case charged after allegedly slashing victim’s neck with a chopper

Muruganathan Kathirvel allegedly caused the death of Raj Maheshkumar at about 10pm by slashing him at the neck with a chopper along Tuas South Avenue 9.

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