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Australian Serial Intruder Johnson Wen Sentenced for Rushing Ariana Grande

  Australian citizen Johnson Wen , 26, was sentenced to nine days’ jail on November 17 after pleading guilty to one charge of being a public nuisance . The charge stemmed from his highly publicized actions at the Wicked: For Good movie premiere in Singapore on November 13, where he rushed at star Ariana Grande . The Incident and The Offender's Motive Wen had arrived in Singapore on November 11 on a 90-day social visit pass with the stated intent of attending the movie premiere and for a holiday. Security Breach: Between 7 pm and 7:10 pm on November 13, as cast members walked down the yellow carpet at Universal Studios Singapore, Wen jumped over a barricade. The Commotion: He charged towards Grande, placed his arm around her, and jumped up and down. Grande’s co-star, Cynthia Erivo, intervened and forced herself between Wen and Grande while security guards apprehended him. Second Attempt: After being taken away, Wen attempted to jump the barricade a second time but was successfully...
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Man Sentenced for Rare Charge of Failure to Report Girlfriend's Death

  A 34-year-old Singaporean man, Jason Hong Kai Qi, was sentenced on Monday, November 17, to a total jail term of three months and one week, along with a S$1,000 fine and a 12-month driving ban, for a slate of offenses. The most unusual charge he faced was failure to report death, an offense rarely encountered in Singapore courts, for which he received one week's jail. This charge was downgraded from an initial charge of concealing a corpse. The Failure to Report Death The court heard that Hong was in an "on-and-off relationship" with the 33-year-old victim, who had two children from a previous marriage. On April 23, 2024, Hong drove to his girlfriend's condominium unit in Hougang after being unable to contact her. Entering the unit at about 4:10 pm, he found the unit messy. He went into the dark, curtained bedroom and saw his girlfriend lying motionless on the bed. Hong admitted to attempting chest resuscitation after pumping his girlfriend's inhaler into her mou...
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Accused Killer Yeo Tze How Asks Judge for Death Sentence During Court Appearance

  A 23-year-old man, Yeo Tze How, was formally charged in a district court on November 15 with the murder of an elderly man at the Laguna Park condominium in Marine Parade. This incident marks the seventh murder reported in Singapore in 2025. Yeo is accused of committing the murder of Mr. Tham Lup Hong, aged 68, at the 13th floor lift lobby of the condominium, located at 5000C Marine Parade Road. The crime is alleged to have occurred between 12:20 pm and 12:45 pm on November 13. Details of the Incident and Charge Upgrade The police initially reported that Yeo had been arrested for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons. However, the charge was upgraded to murder after the victim succumbed to his injuries. Victim’s Condition: Mr. Tham Lup Hong was found injured and taken to Changi General Hospital in an unconscious state, where he subsequently died. Evidence Seized: Police officers recovered and seized two penknives from the scene of the attack. Motive: While court d...
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Two Singaporeans Deported and Arrested in $41M Scam Crackdown

  Two Singaporean men, Wayne Soh You Chen, 27, and Brian Sie Eng Fa, 32, were formally charged on November 17 under the Organised Crime Act, following their deportation from Cambodia and Thailand, respectively. The men are accused of facilitating a massive cheating offense linked to a Cambodia-based organised criminal group whose victims collectively lost at least $41 million across 438 cases. The duo appeared in court via video-link and were each handed a charge for their involvement in the transnational syndicate. The Transnational Scam Operation The organised criminal group was allegedly based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and specialized in running government official impersonation scams specifically targeting victims in Singapore. The syndicate's activities were successfully disrupted during a joint operation executed by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Cambodian National Police on September 9. Soh and Sie were among 34 suspects wanted by the SPF for being part of this crim...
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Australian Man Johnson Wen Charged for Rushing Ariana Grande

  Australian content creator Johnson Wen, 26, was charged with public nuisance on Friday, November 14, after jumping a barricade and rushing at Wicked star Ariana Grande during the movie premiere at Resorts World Sentosa on Thursday evening. Wen, who operates as "Pyjama Man," was captured on video jumping the barrier, running toward Grande, and putting his arm around her before co-star Cynthia Erivo and security intervened. The initial public nuisance charge was amended to Section 290(b), which now carries a penalty of up to three months' jail and/or a S$2,000 fine. Wen, who appeared via videolink, told the court he would plead guilty. As he could not find a local bailor, he was released on a S$3,000 personal bond with the condition that he surrender his travel documents. The case is set for a plea hearing on November 17.
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Human Trafficking Italian Suspect Accused of Assaulting Bailor

  The bail for an Italian citizen facing a human trafficking charge, Achraf Arjaouy , aged 31, was revoked on November 14 after he allegedly committed a fresh offense, specifically assaulting his bailor, who is identified as his former girlfriend. Arjaouy, who was out on a substantial $100,000 bail while awaiting the verdict of his human trafficking trial, is now remanded, and the verdict is scheduled for January 16, 2026. The initial condition for his bail required that he does not reoffend. Alleged Assault and Bail Revocation In a court hearing on November 14 regarding his bail-related matters, Deputy Public Prosecutors David Khoo, Tay Jia En, and Ariel Tan detailed Arjaouy’s alleged violent conduct towards his bailor. Repeated Violence: The prosecution stated that the alleged assault on October 15, 2025, was the fourth time Arjaouy had used violence towards the woman. Injuries: Following one of the incidents in September 2024, the bailor was taken to the hospital and diagnose...
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5 Months Jail: Man Busted with Etomidate Vapes for Sale and Illegal Extendable Baton

  A 24-year-old man, Muhammad Izham Rasol, has been sentenced to five months and 11 weeks' jail after pleading guilty to a total of seven charges that included serious vape and traffic offenses. A further 10 charges for similar offenses were taken into consideration during sentencing, bringing the total number of offenses to 17. The charges included the possession of Kpods (vapes laced with the drug etomidate) for sale, driving without a licence, and the possession of an illegal extendable baton. The First Arrest: Peninsula Shopping Centre (Jan 17) Court documents detailed that Izham was first caught by police officers around 1:20 am on January 17 at a club located in Peninsula Shopping Centre. When officers searched him, they found five Kpods (vapes laced with etomidate). Izham admitted that he had been using Kpods since December 2024 and had purchased the five pods in Geylang Lorong 18. A subsequent search of Izham’s vehicle revealed further evidence of illegal activity: A Ziploc...
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Slashing Incident at Laguna Park: 68-Year-Old Man Dies, 23-Year-Old Arrested

  A serious incident occurred at a private residential development in Singapore, resulting in the death of an elderly man and the arrest of a younger man who is now being investigated for causing grievous hurt with dangerous weapons. The police confirmed that they received a call for help at 5000C Marine Parade Road , the address of Laguna Park condominium , at approximately 12:45 pm on November 13 . Upon arrival at the scene, police officers discovered a 68-year-old man who was injured. He was found in an unconscious state and was immediately rushed to the hospital. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed receiving a call for assistance at about 1:10 pm and transporting the injured person to Changi General Hospital . Despite medical efforts, the authorities later confirmed that the 68-year-old victim died from his injuries. Following the discovery of the injured man and a preliminary assessment of the situation, a 23-year-old man was arrested by the poli...
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Police Admit "No Leads" Connecting Namewee to Influencer Death

  Malaysian rapper Namewee (Wee), aged 42, is scheduled to be released on police bail on Thursday, November 13, following a decision by the country’s Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC). This marks a significant development in the high-profile murder investigation of Taiwanese influencer Iris Hsieh Yu-hsin, aged 31, who was found dead in a Kuala Lumpur hotel bathtub on October 22. Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar confirmed the impending release late on Wednesday, stating that the police probe currently lacks any evidence that could connect the rapper to Hsieh’s death. "So far, there is no evidence that shows the suspect was involved in causing the influencer’s death," Dusuki was quoted as saying, though he added that the AGC has instructed further investigation and would take appropriate action if any new findings surface. The case’s investigation paper was formally referred by the Kuala Lumpur police to the AGC on Tuesday. Under Malaysian law, the police are required to eit...
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Filipino Jailed for using Fake PayNow Screenshots

  A woman who meticulously crafted a scam using fake PayNow screenshots to obtain food and services from multiple establishments has been sentenced to one year and 11 months’ jail. Filipino national Santos-Tumalip Maria Monalyn Bagaporo, aged 33, pleaded guilty on November 13 to four charges, including cheating and theft, with three other charges taken into consideration. The total value of the food and services she obtained fraudulently exceeded $10,000. The court documents detailed a pattern of deception that involved Bagaporo placing orders and then transferring the payment amount to her own bank account, rather than the merchant's. She would then use a photo editing application to alter the resulting transaction screenshot, making it falsely appear as if the money had been successfully sent to the restaurant or salon. In some cases, she even edited the sender details to make it look like the payments originated from different accounts. 1. House of Seafood (May 2022 – August 20...
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