Pritam Singh’s Failed Appeal and Questions on Ethics, Accountability and Politics
Anyone who holds public office, whether government or opposition, is expected to uphold the same standard when giving evidence under oath. The court’s dismissal of Pritam Singh’s appeal confirms that the findings against him stand, including the conclusion that he gave false evidence to the Committee of Privileges. The facts of this case have been […]
Three Men arrested In Singapore-Thai Joint Operation Against Transnational Vice Syndicate
A joint operation between the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Royal Thai Police (RTP) has led to the arrest of three men suspected of operating a transnational vice syndicate that recruited foreign women for prostitution in Singapore. The suspects—two Singaporean men aged 38 and 36, and a 50-year-old Thai man—were arrested in Thailand on […]
Cyclist Shot in Restricted Forest Area Near Upper Seletar Reservoir; SAF Suspends Live-Firing Activities
A 42-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound while cycling with friends in a restricted forested area near Upper Seletar Reservoir on the morning of June 15. According to the police, they were alerted to the incident at about 11:55pm by the National University Hospital (NUH), where the injured man had sought treatment. A bullet was […]
Joint Singapore-Malaysia Police Crackdown on Illegal Horse Betting Syndicate saw 16 nabbed
In a coordinated crackdown on illegal horse betting, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) arrested 16 individuals—15 men and one woman—aged between 50 and 78, for their suspected involvement in a transnational criminal syndicate. The joint operation was conducted on 11 June 2025. It saw SPF’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) […]
Restriction Order issued to self-radicalised housewife; self-radicalised Malaysian arrested and deported
A self-radicalised Singaporean, 56-year-old housewife, Hamizah binte Hamzah (Hamizah), has been issued with a Restriction Order (RO) under the ISA, MHA said in a press release. Separately, in November 2024, 34-year-old self-radicalised Malaysian, Saharuddin bin Saari (Saharuddin), who was working as a cleaner in Singapore, was arrested under the ISA and repatriated to Malaysia. Hamizah […]
Self-radicalised youth who planned to conduct terrorist attack in Tampines detained by ISD
A 17-year-old self-radicalised male Singaporean has been placed on a two-year detention in September 2024. The student is a staunch supporter of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and had planned to conduct a terrorist attack in Singapore. He had also planned to travel to Syria to engage in armed violence. Inspired by […]
I accept full responsibility & apologise unreservedly to all Singaporeans: Iswaran
Mr Iswaran begins his sentence today. In a statement published on his Facebook today (7 October 2024), he said he would not be appealing the sentence handed down by the Court. In the post, he said it was important to him that the Public Prosecutor amended the charges against him under the Prevention of Corruption […]
Iswaran charged, will return salary and allowance, focus on clearing his name
Former Minister for Transport, S Iswaran appeared in court yesterday (18 Jan 2024). 27 charges were filed against him. On 16 January 2024, Mr Iswaran wrote to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to resign as a Cabinet Minister and as a member of the People’s Action Party (PAP). He also resigned as Member of Parliament […]
Ministerial statement on money laundering: how the case was uncovered in likely the largest anti-money laundering operation in the world
Singapore’s money laundering case is one of the largest anti-money laundering operations not just in Singapore, but likely the world as well, Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information & Second Minister for Home Affairs said in a ministerial statement. The probe is comprehensive and extensive. How it was uncovered It began with disparate […]
Police Statement on Allegations Made by Late Police Officer SGT Uvaraja S/O Gopal
The recent passing of SGT Uvaraja S/O Gopal, a dedicated police officer, has raised various questions and concerns. In response to media inquiries, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) has released a statement to address the allegations made by Sgt Uvaraja and present the known facts surrounding the case. It is important to note that not […]