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Theft/burglary

Civil Service College employee charged with theft, given conditional warning for stealing wallet

Milton Pang Jianqin was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal for the theft charge.
Milton Pang Jianqin was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal for the theft charge.

Two Germans arrested for Louvre stunt in Mona Lisa hall

Museum officials are more than usually alert these days after a spate of heists at French museums and galleries.
Museum officials are more than usually alert these days after a spate of heists at French museums and galleries.

Mother and son set to be charged over theft at Changi Airport

The 16-year-old son allegedly stole goods worth close to $5,000 from six retail stores.
The 16-year-old son allegedly stole goods worth close to $5,000 from six retail stores.

Not just the Louvre: Museums across France are ripe targets for thieves

A French police officer stands in front of the entrance of the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, south of France, on Sept 8.
A French police officer stands in front of the entrance of the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, south of France, on Sept 8.

Hidden crypto farm in Mexican mountains puts spotlight on cartel funding

From Minecraft to $309 million crypto heist: Singaporean forfeits 28 cars to US after guilty plea

On Sept 9, Lam pleaded guilty to his role as a ringleader in organising one of the US’ largest cryptocurrency thefts.
On Sept 9, Lam pleaded guilty to his role as a ringleader in organising one of the US’ largest cryptocurrency thefts.

Thieves steal works worth $13 million from France’s Renoir museum: Mayor

Police officers patrolling in front of the entrance of the Renoir Museum after four paintings, two of which were left behind, were stolen from the museum in an early-morning break-in.
Police officers patrolling in front of the entrance of the Renoir Museum after four paintings, two of which were left behind, were stolen from the museum in an early-morning break-in.

Bitcoin network says $405 million stolen in latest crypto hack

The hack is the latest in a string of recent attacks that have put crypto cybersecurity in the spotlight.
The hack is the latest in a string of recent attacks that have put crypto cybersecurity in the spotlight.

Author of Saint Seiya manga series claims former aide embezzled $37 million

The Saint Seiya manga series by Masami Kurumada has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, according to specialist site Mangazenkan.
The Saint Seiya manga series by Masami Kurumada has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide, according to specialist site Mangazenkan.

Tourist who stole $200k diamond by hiding it in his mouth gets more than 2 years’ jail

Serasiya’s lawyers Amarick Gill and S. Ramanunjen said Mangroliya, who worked in the diamond industry, was the one who hatched the plan to steal the diamond.
Serasiya’s lawyers Amarick Gill and S. Ramanunjen said Mangroliya, who worked in the diamond industry, was the one who hatched the plan to steal the diamond.

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