355 people under investigation over scams that cost victims more than $5 million
The cases were mainly investment scams, job scams, e-commerce scams, Internet love scams and government official impersonation scams.
Crime
Teacher arrested under ISA; first public servant detained for terror-related offences in Singapore
Mohamed Khairul Riduan Mohamed Sarip was influenced by radical videos online, including the teachings of foreign preachers.
5 killed in suicide blast outside Afghan foreign ministry: Officials
A Taliban official said a suicide bomber wanted to enter the ministry, but he could not reach his target.
KPK arrests Papua governor on bribery charges
Authorities have accused Lukas Enembe of granting contracts worth up to Rp 40 billion between 2019 and 2021, for construction projects to a company with an inexperienced track…
Suspected shooter of ex-PM Abe to face indictment after end of psychiatric evaluation
According to sources, the evaluation could not confirm that Yamagami was in a mental state that could affect his criminal liability.
Xi Jinping emphasizes zero tolerance for corruption
Stressing that the situation remains serious and complex, he also said that efforts must be made to investigate and deal with corruption that involves both political and economic…
Supreme Court upholds death sentence for West Java teacher who raped 13 students
Herry Wirawan's abuse came to light when the family of a female student reported Herry to the police in late 2021, which went on to spark national outrage.
Chinese runaway caught in Seoul after fleeing Covid-19 isolation
The 41-year-old, who tested positive for Covid-19 at Incheon Airport after arriving from China, is accused of refusing quarantine and fleeing from a hotel around 10:04 pm on Jan…
Lone wolves still main terror threat to S’pore, terrorist activity could increase post-Covid-19: RSIS report
The Republic also continues to feature as a high-value target in the propaganda of Islamist terror groups, even if there are currently no specific or credible terrorist threats to…
Retaliate if you come under attack: Bangladesh PM to police
Speaking at a welfare parade, she said many people, including 29 police personnel, were killed in arson attacks by opposition activists from 2013 to 2015.