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State Courts

Jail for man fired within 3 days as scam caller for Cambodian syndicate that targeted Singaporeans

The man was arrested when police conducted an operation against the syndicate in September 2025.
The man was arrested when police conducted an operation against the syndicate in September 2025.

3 men who allegedly fell asleep while driving among 41 charged with drink driving in one day

They were among 41 drivers who were charged that day with drink driving offences.
They were among 41 drivers who were charged that day with drink driving offences.

$9,000 fine for former PR who defaulted on national service

You Jiahao, 23, pleaded guilty to two charges of remaining outside Singapore without a valid exit permit.
You Jiahao, 23, pleaded guilty to two charges of remaining outside Singapore without a valid exit permit.

Tuas fatal blast: Firm fined $500k, director jailed more than 18 months over 2021 tragedy that killed 3

Chua Xing Da (left) was given over 18 months’ jail and Lwin Moe Tun (right) was given six weeks’ jail.
Chua Xing Da (left) was given over 18 months’ jail and Lwin Moe Tun (right) was given six weeks’ jail.

US Supreme Court restores conviction in 1979 Etan Patz missing-child case

FILE PHOTO: Stanley Patz, father of 1979 murder victim 6-year-old Etan Patz, speaks to the media at Manhattan State Supreme Court following the sentencing of Pedro Hernandez, in New York City, U.S., April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Stanley Patz, father of 1979 murder victim 6-year-old Etan Patz, speaks to the media at Manhattan State Supreme Court following the sentencing of Pedro Hernandez, in New York City, U.S., April 18, 2017. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo

Jail for man who exposed himself to police officer after his arrest for molestation

M S Chandru Suryakanth was on June 22 sentenced to 12 weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to one count of sexual exposure and one charge of outrage of modesty.
M S Chandru Suryakanth was on June 22 sentenced to 12 weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to one count of sexual exposure and one charge of outrage of modesty.

11 months’ jail for man who downloaded child abuse material

Tou Jen Hau, 49, pleaded guilty to one charge of possession of child abuse material on June 22.
Tou Jen Hau, 49, pleaded guilty to one charge of possession of child abuse material on June 22.

Mandatory treatment order report called for man responsible for Joo Seng Road fire

The court on June 22 called for a Mandatory Treatment Order report for Liu Zheyuan, who pleaded guilty to one count of mischief by fire.
The court on June 22 called for a Mandatory Treatment Order report for Liu Zheyuan, who pleaded guilty to one count of mischief by fire.

Employment agency ordered to compensate bedridden woman $1.6k after overstating helper’s Mandarin skills

The agency recommended a Myanmar domestic worker and provided a biodata sheet that listed “Mandarin”, without any qualification under her spoken language skills.
The agency recommended a Myanmar domestic worker and provided a biodata sheet that listed “Mandarin”, without any qualification under her spoken language skills.

4 years’ jail for mum who allowed 15-year-old son to smoke meth

The woman pleaded guilty to two charges, including exposing a child to drug utensils and methamphetamine consumption.
The woman pleaded guilty to two charges, including exposing a child to drug utensils and methamphetamine consumption.

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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.