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Singapore crime

Company managing director who raped woman he met through work gets 14½ years’ jail, caning

Lee, who is the managing director of his company, denied raping the woman. He was found guilty on Feb 10 following a trial.
Lee, who is the managing director of his company, denied raping the woman. He was found guilty on Feb 10 following a trial.

Singaporean man who fled to Thailand while on bail for alleged vice-related offences to be charged

The man was arrested in Singapore on March 17, 2026, after he was deported from Thailand.
The man was arrested in Singapore on March 17, 2026, after he was deported from Thailand.

Jail for airport sales assistant who stole over $24k worth of perfumes, skincare products

Takeda Mylene Futalan pleaded guilty on March 17 to an amalgamated charge of theft by a servant and was sentenced to seven months’ jail.
Takeda Mylene Futalan pleaded guilty on March 17 to an amalgamated charge of theft by a servant and was sentenced to seven months’ jail.

Man charged with insulting religious belief by allegedly putting pork, offensive note outside flat

Those convicted of insulting the religious belief of a person can be jailed for up to five years, fined, or both.
Those convicted of insulting the religious belief of a person can be jailed for up to five years, fined, or both.

Jail for man linked to syndicate that abused govt-related systems to take over Singpass accounts

As part of his job, Koh Hong Yan used his own Singpass account to approve transactions by clicking on ICA hyperlinks which the alleged mastermind behind the scheme sent him.
As part of his job, Koh Hong Yan used his own Singpass account to approve transactions by clicking on ICA hyperlinks which the alleged mastermind behind the scheme sent him.

Jail, caning for man who sexually assaulted friend who came over to his flat

Tan Boon Seng was sentenced to eight years’ jail and 10 strokes of the cane.
Tan Boon Seng was sentenced to eight years’ jail and 10 strokes of the cane.

Jail for man who helped trio involved in criminal hacking-related activities

Sun Jiao was sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail on March 10 after pleading guilty to 10 charges.
Sun Jiao was sentenced to two years and eight months’ jail on March 10 after pleading guilty to 10 charges.

Jail for former UOB employee who gave scammer data on over 1,000 customers

Cao Wenqing was convicted in October 2025 of multiple offences including 14 counts of misusing a computer system.
Cao Wenqing was convicted in October 2025 of multiple offences including 14 counts of misusing a computer system.

Woman who gave at least $2,500 in bribes to then SJI facilities manager gets 10 days’ jail

Chin Lee Lan was the second person linked to the case to be dealt with in court.
Chin Lee Lan was the second person linked to the case to be dealt with in court.

Warrant of arrest issued against S’porean linked to alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi

Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi was arrested in Cambodia on Jan 6, and he has since been deported to China.
Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi was arrested in Cambodia on Jan 6, and he has since been deported to China.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.