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  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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.

  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...

  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...

  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...

  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...

  The Consumer Product Safety Office (CPSO) of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS) has issued a warning to consumers following a market surveillance operation that uncovered significant safety hazards in children's products purchased primarily from major e-commerce platforms, Shopee and Lazada. The operation found that a vast majority of the high-risk products sampled were non-compliant with safety standards, posing severe risks to children. Key Findings of Market Surveillance Throughout 2025, the CPSO purchased and tested 22 high-risk products across three categories: baby cots, strollers, and children’s jewellery (including accessories). The findings were alarming: Failure Rate: 17 of the 22 products sampled were found to be unsafe as they failed to meet applicable safety standards under the Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods Safety Requirements) Regulations 2011 ("CGSR"). This represents a failure rate of approximately 77%. Compliance: The remai...

  A significant step in the investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 56-year-old man in Chin Swee Road was taken on the morning of November 12, when one of the two men charged with the murder was brought back to the crime scene. The suspect, Poh Choon Kiat, aged 59, arrived at Block 51 Chin Swee Road at approximately 9:30 am, escorted by police officers. Mr. Poh and his co-accused, Tan Boon Hui, aged 58, were charged with the murder of the victim, Mr. Jaganthan Arunasalam, who died after a fight that occurred on the 17th floor of the block. Mr. Tan was not present for the site visit as he is currently hospitalized. During the scene visit, Mr. Poh was outfitted with hand and leg restraints. Investigating officers questioned him extensively, taking him to a unit on the 19th floor and the specific corridor on the 17th floor where the fatal fight is believed to have taken place. Both the 17th and 19th floors were cordoned off and guarded by police personnel throughout the visit. Crim...

  Four Singaporean men, including three former employees of SMRT Trains , have been handed jail sentences of varying lengths after being convicted of a conspiracy to cheat their employer out of more than S $4 million (US$ 3 million) through a sophisticated scheme involving shell companies and rigged contracts. The complex, long-running trial concluded on Wednesday, November 12 , with all four men receiving custodial sentences. District Judge Eddy Tham presided over the sentencing, emphasizing the "grave breach of trust" and the serious implications for SMRT , a key provider of vital public transport services. The Conspirators and Sentences Individual Age Former Role at SMRT Sentence Culpability Jamalludin Jumari 68 Section Manager, Permanent Way Branch 4 years, 9 months Highest (Initiator) Zakaria Mohamed Shariff 67 Assistant Engineer, Permanent Way Branch 4 years, 9 months High (Accomplice/Controller) Zulkifli Marwi 60 Line Manager, Permanent Way Branch 26 months Lower (En...

  A significant development in the fight against transnational crime occurred when two Singaporean men, both aged 44, were arrested on November 11 following their deportation from Thailand and Cambodia, respectively. The men are suspected of involvement in transnational scam operations and money mule offenses targeting Singaporeans. The arrests were carried out by officers from the Anti-Scam Command of the Singapore Police Force (SPF) immediately upon the men’s arrival in Singapore. The SPF announced the arrests in a statement on November 13, highlighting successful international collaboration. The First Suspect: Myanmar Scam Centre Administrator The first man was arrested by the Royal Thai Police (RTP) during a raid conducted in Bangkok. He is allegedly linked to a transnational scam syndicate that was operating a scam centre located in Myanmar. This syndicate purportedly planned government official impersonation scams specifically targeting Singaporeans. Preliminary investigation...

  A total of 22 individuals comprising 16 men and six women, aged between 16 and 64 are currently under investigation for various offenses following a major series of multi-agency enforcement operations conducted in the vicinity of Geylang. The intensive operations spanned from September 18 to 28, 2025. The operation was spearheaded by the Bedok Police Division and received strong support from officers across eight other agencies, underscoring a unified government effort to combat crime in the area. Participating agencies included the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), Health Sciences Authority (HSA), Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Land Transport Authority (LTA), Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), Singapore Food Agency (SFA), and Singapore Customs. The operations aimed to clamp down on a wide array of illegal activities prevalent in Geylang, such as illegal gambling, vice activities, drug-related activities, illegal sales of ...

  A 27-year-old motorcyclist died following a serious accident with a car on the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) on November 10. The police and Singapore Civil Defence Force were alerted to the collision, which occurred on the PIE towards Changi Airport after the Lorong 6 Toa Payoh exit, at around 10:20 am. The motorcyclist was found unconscious at the scene and was rushed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The police have arrested the car driver, a 31-year-old man, for driving without reasonable consideration and causing death. The arrest indicates police suspect the driver's lack of due care was a factor in the fatal outcome of the collision. Police investigations are actively continuing to ascertain the full circumstances of the accident. Deepest Condolences.

  A Singapore-flagged passenger ferry, Horizon 9, collided with a Marshall Islands-registered tanker, La Digue, off the Southern Islands on Monday, November 10, at about 5:00 pm. The ferry was en route from Batam to HarbourFront Centre carrying 165 passengers and seven crew members. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) deployed a patrol craft to guide the ferry back to Singapore. The ferry sustained damage to its bow above the waterline but remained operational. Crucially, all 172 individuals safely disembarked at HarbourFront Centre, and there were no reports of injury or pollution. A passenger shared a video showing the tanker passing close to the ferry's front just before the collision. The tanker reported no damage. The MPA has launched an investigation into the incident.

  The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has concluded its review of the permanent resident (PR) status of property tycoon Ong Beng Seng , deciding that it will not revoke the residency, months after the businessman was convicted of a criminal offense. The decision was announced by the agency on Monday, November 10 . Instead of revocation, the ICA stated that Mr. Ong has been issued a letter of warning . This warning is intended to formally notify him that any future adverse conduct will render him liable for the revocation of his permanent residency status. Mr. Ong , a Malaysian billionaire , was found guilty of abetting in the obstruction of justice . This conviction stemmed from his actions related to former Transport Minister S. Iswaran. Specifically, Mr. Ong pleaded guilty in August to intentionally aiding the former Minister in paying S $5,700 (US$ 4,250) to the Singapore GP organization for a business class flight ticket covering the route from Doha to Singa...

  The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) executed a specialized height rescue operation along Thiam Siew Avenue on November 10, 2025, at approximately 5:30 pm. The incident involved a man working atop an approximately 30-metre-high tower crane at a construction site who fell unwell and was unable to climb down independently. Four DART rescuers and two SCDF firefighters climbed the crane via a cat ladder to reach the man in the cabin. The rescuers provided water and administered oxygen before setting up height lowering equipment. The worker was secured onto a stretcher and carefully lowered to the ground, accompanied by a rescuer attached to the stretcher to maintain safety. Once on the ground, an SCDF paramedic assessed the man before he was conveyed to Changi General Hospital for treatment.

  A significant trial has commenced concerning a dangerous incident at the Woodlands Checkpoint , where a routine inspection for a fuel tank violation escalated into an alleged assault on an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officer. The accused, Steve Ling Wei Liang , a 40-year-old Singaporean , stood trial on Monday, November 10 , facing one count of causing hurt to the officer. The charge specifies that Mr. Ling allegedly caused injury to ICA officer Mr. Tan Yi Loong by accelerating his car while the officer was caught in the window, resulting in a contusion to the officer's right knee . The first witness to take the stand was the victim himself, Mr. Tan Yi Loong . Mr. Tan testified that he joined the ICA in 2020 and was deployed to Woodlands Checkpoint on the date of the incident, December 12, 2023 . He served as a first response team officer and was the deputy team leader for his shift that day. His duties included assisting with fuel gauge checks and responding ...