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  Singapore law enforcement has made an arrest in a case of suspected loanshark harassment, highlighting the continued use of digital platforms by illegal syndicates to recruit individuals for criminal activities. The incident was first reported to the Police on the evening of September 17, 2025, at approximately 11:20 PM. The alert concerned an act of harassment at a residential unit located along Punggol Field. The specific act involved an unknown liquid substance being splashed across the main gate of the unit, a common intimidation tactic employed by unlicensed moneylending syndicates. Officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division were tasked with the investigation. Their follow-up work involved a thorough review of footage from police cameras deployed in the vicinity. This technological aid was instrumental in the case, as the captured images allowed investigators to successfully establish the identity of the individual believed to be responsible for the act. Based on this evid...

  On September 17, 2025, officers at Singapore's Woodlands Checkpoint foiled a significant smuggling attempt. During enhanced checks on a Malaysia-registered car, officers discovered 1,169 illegal e-vaporisers concealed within a modified compartment in the vehicle's rear backseat. The case was referred to the Health Sciences Authority for further investigation. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority stated that border security is a crucial part of the enforcement strategy against such prohibited items. They reaffirmed their commitment as guardians of the nation's borders to ensuring Singapore remains safe and secure. The seizure underscores the strict ban on e-vaporisers in Singapore and the serious consequences for those who attempt to smuggle them into the country.

  A 36-year-old Singaporean man, Jasper Lee Loong Kuan, has claimed trial to one charge of rape at the High Court. The case involves an alleged assault on a work acquaintance following a dinner to celebrate their shared birthdays in September 2021. The alleged victim, whose identity is protected by a court order, was known to Lee through professional channels. She had worked as a customer service officer for a company since 2008, liaising with shippers, and Lee was a client in his capacity as a managing director of his own company. After a period of leaving the company, the woman rejoined in February 2020 and resumed occasional contact with Lee. As they shared the same birthday, they agreed to meet for a celebratory dinner. On the day in question, they met at approximately 5:40 PM at a restaurant located within the VivoCity shopping mall. During the meal, they each consumed a glass of red wine, and Lee ordered two additional bottles, which they finished. The prosecution stated that...

  A new high-level task force has been established in Singapore to urgently address a recent series of rail service disruptions and improve the overall reliability of the train network. This initiative is a direct response to at least fifteen separate instances of delays and interruptions that have occurred across the MRT and LRT systems over the past three months. The most recent significant incident involved the full suspension of service on the Thomson-East Coast Line during the morning peak period on September 17. In a joint statement released on September 19, the Land Transport Authority, SMRT, and SBS Transit announced the formation of this specialized group. The task force will comprise technical experts and senior leadership from these key transport organizations. This new body will be chaired by the Chief Executive of the Land Transport Authority, Ng Lang. It will also include the Group Chief Executive of SMRT, Ngien Hoon Ping, who is the former chief of the LTA, and the G...

  The Singapore Police Force have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of a deceased woman at a residential unit in the Joo Chiat area. In an official statement released on Thursday, September 18, 2025, authorities confirmed they are investigating a 40-year-old man for his alleged involvement in the murder of a 43-year-old woman. The investigation began after the police received a call for assistance at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Monday evening. The call led them to a residential unit located along Everitt Road, which has been identified as part of the Lotus @ Joo Chiat condominium. Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the woman lying motionless inside the unit. A medical professional subsequently pronounced her dead at the scene. A crucial detail revealed by the police is that their preliminary investigation indicates the 40-year-old male suspect was known to the deceased woman. Furthermore, it is belie...

  Traffic on the Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE) was brought to a complete standstill during Thursday evening's rush hour following a significant vehicle fire inside the tunnel. The incident occurred on September 18, 2025, in the direction of the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), causing major disruptions for commuters. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to the emergency at approximately 6:40 p.m. after receiving calls for assistance. The fire involved a conventional, non-electric vehicle. The tunnel's integrated safety systems played a crucial role in controlling the blaze; the built-in deluge system was automatically activated to suppress the fire. SCDF firefighters who arrived at the scene supplemented this by using a compressed air foam jet to fully extinguish the flames. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and the cause of the fire is now under investigation. An eyewitness, Mr. Isaiah Tay, who was a passenger ...

  A video of a man jaywalking in an extremely dangerous and disoriented manner in Ang Mo Kio has gone viral, igniting a wide range of reactions from concern to condemnation online. The incident, which was recorded in the early hours of September 17, 2025, was first posted on the Facebook page SGRV and quickly amassed over 61,000 views and numerous comments. The footage shows a man exhibiting an unsteady and staggering gait as he crosses a three-lane road. He is seen potentially climbing over a concrete road divider before stepping onto the roadway. In a highly perilous move, he comes to a complete stop in the middle lane, directly in the path of an approaching car that was recording the incident. With his head bowed, the man remains motionless and then begins to gesticulate with his right hand as the vehicle is forced to maneuver around him to avoid a collision. The video triggered a significant response from online commentators, with many quick t...

  A Malaysian national has been charged in a Singapore court for his alleged role as a cash collector in a sophisticated government official impersonation scam syndicate. Lee Jian Cheng, 31, was charged on Thursday, September 18, 2025, with engaging in a conspiracy to help unknown individuals retain the benefits of criminal conduct. According to court documents, Lee is accused of collecting a substantial sum of $441,000 on behalf of the syndicate over a concentrated period between July 17 and August 1, 2025. His specific role was allegedly to act as the on-the-ground operative who physically received cash from victims, making him a critical component in the money laundering chain. His case has been adjourned and is scheduled to be mentioned again in court on September 25, 2025. The Singapore Police Force provided details on the scam's modus operandi in an earlier statement. Between July 12 and August 8, 2025, they received multiple repor...

  A former facilities manager at St. Joseph's Institution and three individuals alleged to have bribed him have been charged in court in a significant corruption case. The four defendants faced charges on Thursday, September 18, 2025, following an investigation by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau. The primary defendant is Ng Cher Him, a 58-year-old Singaporean who worked as a facilities manager at the school. He is accused of accepting bribes totaling more than S$67,000 between 2018 and 2023. The alleged bribes were given to him by three vendors: Renee Song Mui Kuan, a 53-year-old Singaporean sales manager for FB Services and Furnishing and Building Services; Ooi Kim Wei, a 48-year-old Malaysian permanent resident and director of air conditioning company EuconAir Services; and Margaret Chin Lee Lan, a 71-year-old Singaporean in charge of Integrated Security Solution Asia Pacific. Ng faces a total of nine corruption charges for ...

  A significant disruption on the Thomson-East Coast Line on the morning of September 17, 2025, impacted commuters, including students sitting for a national examination. The service interruption, caused by a signalling fault, affected a massive 27-station stretch of the line, from Woodlands North to Bayshore stations, beginning at approximately 7:30 a.m. The disruption occurred on a critical day for students, as it was the date of a GCE N(A)-level humanities examination. Eighteen students were delayed due to the train service failure. In response to queries, a spokesperson for the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) confirmed that all affected students were not penalized for their late arrival. The board's policy ensures that any candidate who reaches the examination center before the official end of the paper is granted the full duration to complete it. The students were given adequate time to settle down before commenci...

  A 49-year-old Indonesian man has been sentenced to a jail term and corporal punishment for entering Singapore illegally by swimming from Batam in a desperate attempt to find work and support his family. Jamaludin Taipabu was sentenced on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to six weeks' imprisonment and three strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to a charge under the Immigration Act. The court heard that Jamaludin, facing significant financial difficulties and an insufficient salary in Indonesia, made the decision to enter Singapore illegally to earn money. He sought the assistance of a friend identified only as "Azwar" in court documents, agreeing to pay him 5 million Indonesian Rupiah (approximately $305 USD) to facilitate the illegal journey. The plan was executed in mid-September of last year. At approximately 11:00 p.m., Jamaludin met Azwar along a beach in Batam. He boarded a speedboat captained b...

  A 22-year-old Sri Lankan national has become the first person to be charged in connection with a recent series of fake bulk order scams that have targeted local businesses in Singapore.  Rajadi Rajasinghe Manamendra Patabadilage Vishwa Madavi , who is in Singapore on a student pass, was charged on   Wednesday, September 17, 2025 , under the Computer Misuse Act for her alleged role in facilitating the scams. Rajadi is currently remanded at the Central Police Division and is accused of two primary offenses: relinquishing control of her personal bank account to unknown individuals and disclosing her bank login password to an unauthorized person in September 2025. The court heard that her bank account subsequently received a large amount of funds, which are believed to be proceeds from the fraudulent activities. She is expected to enter a guilty plea on October 1, 2025. Her arrest is part of a broader police operation that led to the apprehension of three ind...

  The Land Transport Authority has intensified its enforcement operations against retailers and users of non-compliant active mobility devices, seizing a significant number of illegal devices and highlighting their serious fire risks. This information was disclosed in an official video update released by the authority on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Between January and August 2025, LTA enforcement officers conducted widespread operations resulting in the seizure of over 600 non-compliant active mobility devices (AMDs). These devices, which include electric scooters, bicycles, and other personal mobility devices, did not meet the stringent safety standards set by the authority. During this eight-month period, the LTA also apprehended seven retailers for offenses related to the illegal sale of these dangerous devices. The crackdown continued with another successful operation just one day before the announcement. On Monday, September 15, 2025, officers ca...

  The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority has intercepted the largest shipment of smuggled electronic vaporisers detected at Singapore's land checkpoints since enhanced penalties came into force. The seizure occurred on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Tuas Checkpoint, where officers uncovered a massive cache of contraband. At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Monday, a Malaysia-registered lorry arrived at the checkpoint. Officers from ICA's Integrated Targeting Centre, utilizing advanced pre-arrival risk assessment protocols, profiled the vehicle and identified it as high-risk. Consequently, the lorry was directed to undergo enhanced and thorough checks. During the inspection, officers discovered the true nature of the cargo. Instead of the declared goods, which were listed on the manifest as "components for motorised external roll-up blinds," the lorry was found to be transporting a vast quantity of prohibited items. The haul consisted of more than 18,4...

  Public entertainment outlets in Singapore, including bars, clubs, and nightlife establishments, now face severe consequences including the potential suspension or cancellation of their operating licenses if their staff or patrons are caught with drug-laced electronic vaporisers on the premises. This stringent stance specifically includes devices containing etomidate, also known as Kpods, which was officially listed as a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act on September 1, 2025. According to a police spokesman, the primary responsibility lies with the outlet itself to ensure that such prohibited items are not brought into or used within their establishments. As part of their existing licensing conditions, public entertainment outlets are already required to take all appropriate steps to prevent the sale, consumption, or trafficking of any controlled drugs on their premises. This obligation now explicitly includes etomidate. The enforcement...

  A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to four weeks in jail for a series of offenses that involved stealing women's undergarments and secretly photographing a stranger. Zhang Xiaochun (transliterated) faced five charges, including voyeurism, theft, and dishonest misappropriation of property, and pleaded guilty to two of them. The sequence of events began on July 3, 2025, at Block 895A Woodlands Drive 50. A 32-year-old woman and her family had hung their laundry to dry along the HDB corridor outside their unit. At approximately 4:35 p.m., Zhang walked past the unit, observed that no one was around, and stole a black bra before quickly leaving the area. His actions were captured by closed-circuit television cameras installed in the corridor. The victim discovered her underwear was missing and subsequently filed a police report. The investigation expanded later that month. On July 28, 2025, another woman came forward to report that her underwea...

  A 38-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment for stealing over $5,000 worth of items from various stores at Changi Airport and Jewel during a transit stop. Bhansali Hemant Mahendrakumar, a businessman, committed the thefts on May 28, 2025, while waiting for a connecting flight. Mahendrakumar arrived in Singapore from New Delhi, India, at approximately 5:15 p.m. on May 28. He had an eight-hour layover before his scheduled flight to Qingdao, China, at 1:45 a.m. on May 29. During this transit period, he embarked on a stealing spree across three airport terminals and the Jewel complex. Court documents detailed that he stole items from at least 12 different stores, accumulating stolen goods with a total value of $5,136. His largest single theft occurred at a Guardian personal care store located within the departure transit hall of Terminal 3, wh...

  A 41-year-old man described as the "key player" in a large-scale operation providing unauthorized short-term accommodation has been fined a massive S$1.14 million by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Koh Guohui, Robin was sentenced on Monday, September 15, 2025, concluding a case that involved six Singaporean men and 31 private residential properties. Koh was the central figure in a scheme that operated between July 2019 and November 2021. He recruited four other men—Lim En Xiang, Pandy, 33; Chew Lam Yong, 61; Low Ah Tee, 81; and Chua Lian Beng, 71—to join his operation in exchange for a monthly salary. A sixth man, Chow Yan Kit, Ryan, 34, was also implicated in the scheme. In total, all six men were fined a combined S$1.27 million, with the other five sentenced between August 2024 and March 2025. The operation was sophisticated in its execution. Koh utilized a company registered as SG Auto Car Pte Ltd (later ...