Young offenders

Catfished teen made to perform lewd acts; offender gets 21 months’ probation

In February 2023, the offender posed as a woman online and misled the victim into entering a romantic relationship with “her”.

Reformative training for teen who punched dad’s face and threatened uncle with knife

The offender pleaded guilty to one count each of assault, criminal intimidation, harassment and cheating by personation.

Give your bank account and get $1,500: Why 16-year-old became a money mule for scammers

Ethan (not his real name) sold three bank accounts between 2023 and 2024. Over $100,000 of criminal proceeds, including from scams, flowed through these accounts.

Reformative training for teen who acted as lookout while two youths sexually assaulted drunk girl

This means that the 16-year-old boy will be detained in a centre to undergo a strict regimen that can include foot drills and counselling.

Woman gets probation for false rape claim after man refused to pay $1,200 for sex

Claris Ling Min Rui, 20, must remain indoors from 10pm to 6am every day, and perform 60 hours of community service as part of her sentence.

Syndicates hiring young people in Johor to smuggle vapes into Singapore

Haz (not his real name), a man in his early 20s from Johor Bahru, was caught at Woodlands Checkpoint for smuggling vapes into Singapore.

Youth Courts will take a new approach to cases, focused on underlying issues and supporting needs

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A mock demonstration of a Youth Court hearing.

ST PHOTO KELVIN CHNG

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