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  On December 26, 2025, investigators from the Singapore Police Force escorted 57-year-old Teo Eng Chye back to the Fork & Spoon food court at Woodlands Mart. This scene visit was a critical part of the ongoing probe into a fatal scuffle that occurred just days earlier. Teo, who has been charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt, arrived at the Block 768 Woodlands Avenue 6 location in a police vehicle at approximately 10:40am. He was seen wearing a face mask and was restrained by wrist and ankle restraints as he was led through the premises by a team of investigators. The incident that led to these charges took place on the evening of December 21, 2025. According to reports and preliminary investigations, a dispute erupted between Teo and 73-year-old Mr. Foo Suan Chew. The disagreement reportedly began over a minor issue involving a queue for the restroom. Witness accounts suggest that as Mr. Foo was waiting for his turn, Teo allegedly cut the line, leading to a verbal exc...

  On the morning of December 24, 2025, Singapore was met with the news of the death of 56-year-old M. Ravi, a prominent and often controversial former human rights lawyer. The Singapore Police Force confirmed the details surrounding his passing in response to media queries, revealing that the situation is currently being treated as a case of unnatural death. The sequence of events began in the early hours of Christmas Eve. At approximately 5:41am, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) received an urgent call for medical assistance at an apartment. Upon arrival, emergency responders found Mr. Ravi in an unconscious state. He was immediately transported to Tan Tock Seng Hospital for emergency medical intervention. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he was subsequently pronounced dead at the hospital. When the SCDF arrived at the apartment, another individual, described as a friend of Mr. Ravi, was present at the scene. This individual was the one who had contacted emerg...

  On December 24, 2025, a 38-year-old man named Quztaza Kamarudin was sentenced to seven months and two weeks in prison following a series of violent and dishonest acts. In addition to his jail term, the court ordered him to pay over $3,000 in compensation to his victim. Should he fail to make this payment, he will be required to serve an additional 20 days in jail. Quztaza had previously pleaded guilty on December 16 to several charges, including causing hurt through a rash act, theft, and committing mischief. The primary incident occurred on the evening of July 5. Quztaza boarded a double-decker bus, specifically service 190, in the Bukit Panjang area at approximately 5:30pm. He took a seat on the upper deck and proceeded to consume a bottle of soju during the journey. By 6:40pm, as the bus approached a stop near The Heeren shopping mall along the busy Orchard Road, Quztaza prepared to disembark. However, his path to the stairs was blocked by 60-year-old Mr. Lim Phang Kai and his...

  On December 23, 2025, a 57-year-old man was formally charged in court following a fatal confrontation that occurred over the weekend in Woodlands. The accused, Teo Eng Chye, faces one count of voluntarily causing grievous hurt in relation to a scuffle that resulted in the death of an elderly man. The incident took place at a popular eatery, the Fork & Spoon food court, located at Block 768 Woodlands Avenue 6. The events leading to the charge began on the evening of December 21, 2025. According to the information presented, a dispute broke out between Teo Eng Chye and 73-year-old Mr. Foo Suan Chew. While the specific nature of the disagreement has not been fully detailed in the initial court documents, the situation reportedly escalated from a verbal argument into a physical scuffle within the premises of the food court. The police were first alerted to the emergency at approximately 9:20pm on the night of the incident. Callers reported a need for assistance at the eatery. Whe...

  A 26-year-old man identified as Kokulananthan Mohan has been formally charged in court following a high-profile security incident at St Joseph’s Church in Bukit Timah. The accused, who is reported to be a volunteer at the church, faces a serious charge of making a false threat of a terrorist act. The incident, which unfolded on the morning of December 21, 2025, led to a massive emergency response and the disruption of religious services for hundreds of congregants. The prosecution alleges that Kokulananthan committed the offence at approximately 7:00am on the church premises located at Upper Bukit Timah Road. According to court documents, the item used in the alleged act was designed to resemble an improvised explosive device. The construction of the object involved three cardboard cylinders that were filled with stone pebbles. To heighten the appearance of a dangerous device, red wires were made to protrude from the cylinders, and the entire assembly was bound together using bla...

  On the morning of December 21, 2025, a security incident occurred at St Joseph’s Church located at 620 Upper Bukit Timah. The police were initially alerted to the situation at approximately 7:10am. The emergency call triggered a significant mobilization of resources, involving both the Singapore Police Force and specialized units from the Singapore Armed Forces. The alarm was raised after an unattended bag was discovered on the church premises shortly before the scheduled 7:30am Chinese mass. In response, authorities acted with high levels of precaution. The church grounds were secured, and the building was evacuated to ensure the safety of all congregants and staff. Because the nature of the object was initially unknown, the Singapore Armed Forces’ Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosive Defence Group was called to the scene to conduct a specialized assessment. By 9:00am, a heavy police presence was established at the entrance of the church, with officers actively direc...

  A 17-year-old teenager was arrested by the police following an armed robbery that occurred on December 18, 2025, at Jurong West Street 93. At approximately 10:35pm, the suspect allegedly used a karambit knife to threaten a victim, swinging the weapon and demanding the surrender of an iPhone and a gold ring.  Upon receiving the report, officers from the Clementi Police Division utilized police camera footage to identify the suspect. Through their investigations, they managed to arrest the teenager within 10 hours. The police also successfully recovered the knife used in the crime along with the stolen mobile phone and gold ring. The suspect is set to be charged in court on December 20, 2025, with robbery when armed or with an attempt to cause death or grievous hurt. This offence carries a heavy sentence of between five and 20 years in prison, as well as a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane.

  Between November 12 and November 22, 2025, a massive and highly coordinated series of multi-agency enforcement operations were carried out in the Geylang area. These operations targeted a wide spectrum of criminal activities, leading to 43 individuals—comprising 13 men and 30 women between the ages of 22 and 74—being placed under investigation for various offences. The Bedok Police Division spearheaded the initiative, receiving extensive support from a multitude of agencies, including the Criminal Investigation Department, Traffic Police, Central Narcotics Bureau, Health Sciences Authority, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore Customs, Land Transport Authority, and the Singapore Food Agency. The enforcement efforts were specifically designed to disrupt illegal activities that have been known to occur in the vicinity of Geylang. These include illegal gambling, vice-related activities, the sale of unregistered health products, drug-related offences, and illegal hawkin...

  On December 18, 2025, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) reported that 11 vehicles were recently impounded during islandwide enforcement operations against illegal cross-border ride-hailing services. These arrests took place at land checkpoints and areas including Fernvale Road and Mandai Road. Since July 2025, the LTA has checked over 2,700 vehicles and impounded a total of 152 vehicles. These enforcement efforts are supported by the National Private Hire Vehicles Association and the National Taxi Association to protect passenger safety and the livelihoods of licensed drivers. Drivers caught providing these unlicensed services face heavy penalties, including fines up to $3,000, six months in jail, and the potential forfeiture of their vehicles.  Passengers are encouraged to use licensed services provided by companies like ComfortDelGro, Strides Premier, Trans-Cab, and Prime, which offer safe transport to Larkin Sentral Terminal in Johor. The LTA remains committed to monitor...

  An enforcement operation in Jurong West on December 16, 2025, led by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, resulted in the arrest of four individuals. The group included three overstayers: one male Indian, one Filipina, and one female Nepalese, all aged between 26 and 35. These individuals had remained in the country after their social visit passes expired and are also suspected of working without valid permits. Alongside them, a 29-year-old male Indian was arrested for harbouring the offenders. He is accused of allowing the group to reside in his unit without verifying their legal immigration status.  The authorities emphasized that harbouring offenders is a serious crime, punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of 6,000 dollars. The case remains under further investigation as part of ongoing efforts to manage the immigration offender situation and maintain national security through regular inland enforcement actions. If you have information on suspected i...