Suspect accused of stealing red packet boxes from hotel ballroom; $3,000 recovered by police during arrest A 36-year-old Singaporean man has been formally charged with theft following allegations that he stole two money boxes containing approximately $50,000 in cash from a wedding reception. Lee Yi Wei appeared in court on Wednesday (9 April), accused of...
British entertainer charged with multiple offences involving four women across several years British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been formally charged with a series of sexual offences involving four women, according to the Metropolitan Police. The charges include one count each of rape, indecent assault, and oral rape, alongside two counts of sexual assault....
Men allegedly linked to overseas crime syndicate arrested for using stolen card data in high-end shopping spree Two men from Taiwan have been formally charged with multiple counts of fraud after allegedly using stolen credit card information to make purchases at luxury retailers across Singapore. Lu Min-Da, aged 25, and 27-year-old Lu You-Ting, were apprehended...
Indonesian passenger allegedly swipes card during flight, goes on a spending spree at airport
National Crime Agency Warns of Online Groups Encouraging Violence, Abuse, and Fraud The National Crime Agency (NCA) has issued a warning about an alarming rise in online gangs involving teenage boys, who are sharing disturbing and harmful material that contributes to a range of criminal activities, including fraud, violence, and child sexual abuse. These online...
The unprecedented blaze causes severe disruption at Heathrow, affecting thousands of flights and prompting an investigation led by counter-terror police. A fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, west London, has led to the closure of Heathrow Airport, severely disrupting air travel. Over 1,350 flights were scheduled for Friday, with significant delays expected to continue...
The 37-year-old suspect allegedly used a kitchen knife in the assault, leaving two victims hospitalised. A 37-year-old woman was detained on Wednesday night (March 19) following an assault on three men at the People’s Park Complex in Chinatown. The altercation took place at a food stall on the complex’s first floor, where the victims worked....
Solong’s captain held on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following deadly crash with tanker A Russian national has been arrested following a tragic ship collision in the North Sea, which led to a presumed death. The 59-year-old captain of the container ship Solong was taken into custody on Tuesday, facing allegations of gross negligence manslaughter...
Nerys Lloyd admits to gross negligence manslaughter following the deaths of four paddleboarders during a 2021 tour. Nerys Lloyd, 39, the owner and instructor of Salty Dog Co Ltd, has pleaded guilty to the gross negligence manslaughter of four paddleboarders who tragically drowned during a flooded tour in Pembrokeshire in October 2021. The victims, Paul...
CCTV adoption and youth involvement in shop theft highlighted in new crime statistics The number of shop thefts in Singapore increased by 7.6% in 2024, according to the Singapore Police Force’s (SPF) annual physical crime statistics. This marked an additional 300 cases compared to the previous year, with shop theft now accounting for 21.2% of...