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 A 45-year-old man has been arrested for his suspected involvement in loanshark harassment. On September 11, 2024, the police responded to a report of harassment at a Yishun Ave 11 residence, where red paint was splashed, and a debtor’s note was left. Follow-up investigations led to the man’s arrest the next day, linking him to two other harassment cases in Jurong West and Hougang. He faces charges under the Moneylenders Act and could face up to five years in jail, a fine, and caning. Police urge the public to avoid loansharks and report any suspicious activities.

  The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has detected Bacillus cereus (B. cereus), a bacteria that can cause food poisoning, in Four Seasons Durian's Mini D24 Durian Mooncake at levels exceeding the legal limit. As a precaution, SFA has instructed the manufacturer, Four Seasons Durian Pte Ltd, to recall the affected mooncakes. B. cereus is commonly found in the environment and can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. Consumers are advised not to eat the affected mooncakes and to seek medical advice if they feel unwell. For any questions, consumers should contact the place of purchase.

  A 33-year-old man was arrested on September 9, 2024, for suspected involvement in loanshark harassment at a residential unit on Pasir Ris Street 13. The incident occurred on August 15, 2024, at around 3:40 pm, when liquid believed to be coffee was splashed on the main door and floor, and a debtor's note was left behind. Bedok Police Division officers identified the suspect using police camera footage. Preliminary investigations suggest the man may be involved in other loanshark harassment cases across Singapore. A mobile phone was seized as evidence. The suspect will be charged under the Moneylenders Act 2008, which carries penalties for first-time offenders, including a fine between $5,000 and $50,000, imprisonment of up to five years, and up to six strokes of the cane. The police urge the public to avoid associating with loansharks and report any suspicious activities by calling '999'.  

  The police arrested a 36-year-old man on September 10, 2024, for suspected housebreaking and theft at a residential unit on Woodlands Ring Road. The incident occurred at around 2:15 am, and $450 in cash was allegedly stolen. Officers from the Woodlands Police Division quickly responded and arrested the man at the scene, recovering the stolen cash in full. The suspect will be charged with housebreaking to commit theft under Section 451 of the Penal Code, which carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a fine. The police also advise property owners to secure all entry points, install security systems like alarms or CCTVs, and avoid keeping large sums of cash or valuables on their premises.

  Six men, including five Chinese nationals aged between 32 and 42, and a 34-year-old Singaporean, will be charged in court on September 10, 2024, for suspected involvement in illegal cyber activities. On September 9, around 160 police officers conducted simultaneous raids across Singapore, arresting the six men believed to be linked to a global cybercrime syndicate. Various electronic devices, cash, and cryptocurrency were seized during the raids. The men were found with equipment and data connected to cybercrime, such as hacking tools, unauthorized data, and malware control software. They also possessed large amounts of cash and cryptocurrency, with some preparing to conduct cyber-attacks. The five Chinese nationals face charges under the Computer Misuse Act 1993, carrying potential fines and imprisonment. The Singaporean man will be charged with abetting unauthorized access to websites, which also carries fines and jail time. All six men will be held for further investigation, as au

  Former actor Ng Aik Leong, known as Huang Yiliang, was charged in court on Wednesday (Sep 11) for driving a van into a 27-year-old cyclist, Bhatt Paras Krishna, who was grievously injured in the incident. The 63-year-old Singaporean faces one count under the Road Traffic Act for driving without reasonable consideration for other road users. The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. on Sep 20 last year, when Ng was driving along the slip road of Cavenagh Road onto Bukit Timah Road. He allegedly failed to exercise care while exiting the slip road, colliding with the cyclist, who had the right of way. Ng is scheduled to plead guilty on Nov 15 and was offered bail of S$10,000. If convicted, he could face up to two years in jail, a fine of up to S$5,000, or both.