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State Courts

Ex-actor Edmund Chen jailed over AYE accident that injured motorcyclist

Edmund Chen pleaded guilty on Jan 29 to one count of causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist while driving a car without consideration for other road users.
Edmund Chen pleaded guilty on Jan 29 to one count of causing grievous hurt to a motorcyclist while driving a car without consideration for other road users.

Jail, fine for man who took photos and videos of ICA officer at Woodlands Checkpoint

On Jan 29, Wong Jeo Wah was sentenced to four weeks’ and three days’ jail and fined $2,000. He must serve five more days in jail if he is unable to pay the fine.
On Jan 29, Wong Jeo Wah was sentenced to four weeks’ and three days’ jail and fined $2,000. He must serve five more days in jail if he is unable to pay the fine.

‘Recalcitrant cheat’ back behind bars after duping 12 people out of nearly $250k

On Jan 28, Neo Ngou Moy was sentenced to 66 months’ jail after she pleaded guilty to three cheating offences and one count of criminal breach of trust.
On Jan 28, Neo Ngou Moy was sentenced to 66 months’ jail after she pleaded guilty to three cheating offences and one count of criminal breach of trust.

Man jailed for using unsuitable PMD charger in New Upper Changi Rd fire which killed uncle’s fiancee

On Jan 28, Putra Nur Iman Muhammad Danial Zhang pleaded guilty to one charge of causing death by performing a negligent act.
On Jan 28, Putra Nur Iman Muhammad Danial Zhang pleaded guilty to one charge of causing death by performing a negligent act.

Jail for foreign ‘astrology guru’ who duped victims in S’pore into giving him $38k in cash, jewellery

On Jan 27, Indian national Allam Narasimha was jailed for nine months after he pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal breach of trust.
On Jan 27, Indian national Allam Narasimha was jailed for nine months after he pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal breach of trust.

Jail for Sim Lim Square seller of illicit streaming devices showing EPL games

The State Courts of Singapore.
The State Courts of Singapore.

Doctor gets a week’s jail for molesting sedated patient after colonoscopy

The doctor and the hospital where he works cannot be named due to a gag order to protect the victim’s identity.
The doctor and the hospital where he works cannot be named due to a gag order to protect the victim’s identity.

3 men charged over alleged vandalism, damage of business rivals’ ads at Toa Payoh HDB blocks

Joo Tat Chong, 51, Lee Sai Koon, 75, and Kevin Lee Wei Qiang, 38, were handed multiple vandalism and mischief charges.
Joo Tat Chong, 51, Lee Sai Koon, 75, and Kevin Lee Wei Qiang, 38, were handed multiple vandalism and mischief charges.

Jail for man who tried to import vapes concealed by groceries into Singapore

Muhammad Amirul Iqbal Mohd Nazri had 1,000 vapes, concealed by groceries, behind the front passenger seat and in the boot of a rented car.
Muhammad Amirul Iqbal Mohd Nazri had 1,000 vapes, concealed by groceries, behind the front passenger seat and in the boot of a rented car.

14 weeks’ jail for man who tried to smuggle 870 vapes into Singapore

Lim Teck Wee, 20, was sentenced to 14 weeks’ jail on Jan 22 after pleading guilty to one count of importing vapes.
Lim Teck Wee, 20, was sentenced to 14 weeks’ jail on Jan 22 after pleading guilty to one count of importing vapes.

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