Tannos, who is in his 60s and also known as Tjhin Thian Po, was arrested in Singapore on Jan 17 after being implicated in a major graft scandal involving the Indonesian government’s electronic ID card or e-KTP project.
Rape myths are untrue assumptions and beliefs about why rapes happen, focusing blame on the survivor., says the author.
Mr Chia Boon Teck, who was elected vice-president of the Law Society in August 2023, sparked an outcry where he was accused of “victim shaming".
The offences came to light when another member of the bus-spotting community reported him to the police.
Views expressed by Law Society V-P may misrepresent norms in S'pore, says minister.
Criminal Procedure and Sentencing — Sentencing
He procured prohibited item knowing it was bound for Pyongyang in violation of UN law.
David Yong faces four charges for the falsification of accounts in relation to a promissory note arrangement involving Evergreen Group Holdings.
Chin Tung Sheng committed multiple cheating and forgery offences, and also broke into a house.
He was arrested at airport after staying away for 5 1/2 years longer than allowed.
Criminal Law — Appeal ; Criminal Law — Offences
Tan Guosheng is the latest member of the syndicate –which reaped more than a million dollars in proceeds for two key members – to be convicted in court.
Yoong Kok Kai was sentenced to three years and 10 months’ jail. He will also be disqualified from holding all classes of driving licences for 10 years after his release.
Chinese national Li Ming was offered bail of $1 million while Singaporeans Alan Wei Zhaolun and Aaron Woon Guo Jie were offered bail of $800,000 and $600,000, respectively.
Vox Maxima hit bunker vessel Marine Honour on June 14, 2024, which led to the worst oil spill in Singapore in 10 years.
The effects of a scam are often suffered not only by the victim, but also by the family. Given the prevalence of scams, it would be good to have a central online resource to help the victim and his family figure out the next steps, says the author.
She also noted that the cost of drug crime to Singapore was $1.2 billion in 2015, according to a Nanyang Technological University study, despite the nation’s strong drug control regime.
Malone Lam and his US co-accused have been arrested and charged with theft of more than 4,100 Bitcoin worth over US$450 million at current prices.
Abuse of process — Collateral purpose
Experts say it may be a strong deterrent, but more is needed to reduce allure of the crime.