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State Courts

Man jailed 5 months for molesting woman after claiming he was her father’s workmate

Om Kumar Rai pleaded guilty to one count of using criminal force towards a person with intent to outrage modesty.
Om Kumar Rai pleaded guilty to one count of using criminal force towards a person with intent to outrage modesty.

Jail for man who tried to smuggle vapes into Singapore, drove without licence

Muhammad Musray pleaded guilty to three charges on Feb 12 – importing vapes, driving without valid insurance and driving without a license.
Muhammad Musray pleaded guilty to three charges on Feb 12 – importing vapes, driving without valid insurance and driving without a license.

Woman fined $1,500 for facilitating sale of vapes through WhatsApp

Nicole Lorraine Rodrigues was unable to pay the fine and will have to spend a week in jail.
Nicole Lorraine Rodrigues was unable to pay the fine and will have to spend a week in jail.

Man who attacked woman with axe at Sims View residence charged with attempted murder

The police prosecutor asked for Panneer to be remanded for one week for the police to complete their investigations.
The police prosecutor asked for Panneer to be remanded for one week for the police to complete their investigations.

Jail for former bus driver who ran over woman at pedestrian crossing

Mohammad Baharin bin Ismail, 55, was also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for five years.
Mohammad Baharin bin Ismail, 55, was also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for five years.

Jail for man who filmed woman in Changi Airport toilet, walked around nude in a park while drunk

Ramu Rajapandi was sentenced to 13 weeks’ jail on Feb 12.
Ramu Rajapandi was sentenced to 13 weeks’ jail on Feb 12.

Director of Autobahn Rent A Car handed second charge, alleging he abetted forgery of 9 receipts

The documents falsely stated that Borneo Motors had sold and received full payment from Autobahn Rent A Car for nine vehicles, for over $1.86 million in total.
The documents falsely stated that Borneo Motors had sold and received full payment from Autobahn Rent A Car for nine vehicles, for over $1.86 million in total.

12 fresh charges for woman who harassed nurse during pandemic, created ruckus at lion dance event

Lim Sok Lay's offences include multiple counts of assault.
Lim Sok Lay's offences include multiple counts of assault.

Ex-actor Edmund Chen’s jail sentence stayed pending appeal outcome, bail increased to $15k

Edmund Chen had 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 had 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, driving ban for unlicensed driving instructor who admitted to teaching over 100 students

Tan Teng Hock, 67, continued to accept students even after being caught and charged.
Tan Teng Hock, 67, continued to accept students even after being caught and charged.

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