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Singapore courts

Man linked to illegal moneylending stalls admits to offences after earlier plea retracted

On his own, Tan Keng Wee, 49, earned $1 million between 2004 and 2019.
On his own, Tan Keng Wee, 49, earned $1 million between 2004 and 2019.

Jail for man who installed devices used to broadcast scam calls linked to over $1.6m in losses

Tapping his 15-year experience as an electrician, Chong Wei Hao installed the devices in an apartment that he had rented, and they were later used in the ruse.
Tapping his 15-year experience as an electrician, Chong Wei Hao installed the devices in an apartment that he had rented, and they were later used in the ruse.

Ex-teacher faces nine charges, including having sex with underage female student

On April 2, the man was handed nine charges – six counts of committing indecent acts on a minor and three counts of sexually penetrating the student.
On April 2, the man was handed nine charges – six counts of committing indecent acts on a minor and three counts of sexually penetrating the student.

Over 10 months’ jail for man who misappropriated more than $78,000 in temple donations

Chua Soon Huat used the money to fund his personal expenses, including his Grab car rental and multiple visits to a masseuse.
Chua Soon Huat used the money to fund his personal expenses, including his Grab car rental and multiple visits to a masseuse.

Landlord charged over allowing premises to be used by unlicensed massage parlour

This illegal arrangement was uncovered when police did enforcement checks in the area on Oct 30, 2025.
This illegal arrangement was uncovered when police did enforcement checks in the area on Oct 30, 2025.

Former pre-school head jailed after deleting evidence in case involving cook who molested toddler

The former preschool principal had pleaded guilty to one count of intentionally omitting information on sexual assault committed by Teo Guan Huat.
The former preschool principal had pleaded guilty to one count of intentionally omitting information on sexual assault committed by Teo Guan Huat.

Jail for man who spray-painted walls at Red Cross House, assaulted motorist in road rage incident

Keith Ong Wei Han was sentenced to four weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to one count each of mischief and assault.
Keith Ong Wei Han was sentenced to four weeks’ jail after he pleaded guilty to one count each of mischief and assault.

First motorist convicted of driving under influence of Kpods given over 6 years’ jail and caning

Tung Jun Yu was sentenced to five years and 18 months’ jail and given 10 strokes of the cane on March 31.
Tung Jun Yu was sentenced to five years and 18 months’ jail and given 10 strokes of the cane on March 31.

Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim hospitalised 3 days before 13½-year jail sentence starts

Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim leaving the Supreme Court after the court hearing on March 4, 2026. Lim was sentenced in November 2024 for two counts of cheating and one count of abetting forgery.
Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim leaving the Supreme Court after the court hearing on March 4, 2026. Lim was sentenced in November 2024 for two counts of cheating and one count of abetting forgery.

Jail for man who worked with wife to deal with love scam proceeds totalling more than $1 million

Anthony Ng Zi Qin, 53, was sentenced to six years and four months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of dealing with the benefits of criminal conduct.
Anthony Ng Zi Qin, 53, was sentenced to six years and four months’ jail after he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of dealing with the benefits of criminal conduct.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.