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Permanent Resident orginated from Russia faces trial for alleged rape charge

Lev Panfilov, a former actor and scriptwriter from comedy channel Wah!Banana, is on trial in Singapore for charges of molestation, sexual assault, and rape involving a woman he met on Tinder. The alleged offenses occurred in Panfilov’s condominium unit, where they collaborated on the woman’s script. However, after some time, Panfilov allegedly assaulted and raped the victim despite her pleas for him to stop. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years’ imprisonment.

Taiwan district court orders perpetrator to compensate parents of murdered Malaysian student with US$192,000

In October 2020, Irene Chung, a Malaysian student studying in Taiwan, was abducted, sexually assaulted, and killed by a Taiwanese man named Liang Yuzhi. Liang was sentenced to death for murder, and Chung’s parents sought compensation. The court ruled that Liang should compensate over 5.94 million New Taiwan Dollars, and the case is subject to appeal. The judge condemned Liang’s brutal actions and determined that he poses a high risk of reoffending, requiring permanent isolation from the community.

YouTuber who staged plane crash faces up to 20 years jail: US officials

A YouTuber pilot, Trevor Jacob, could face up to 20 years in jail for intentionally crashing his plane after ejecting midair in order to increase views on his channel. Jacob admitted to obstructing federal authorities by disposing of the wreckage and creating the video for financial gain. He is expected to plead guilty to the charges and be sentenced at a later date. Aviation experts criticized Jacob’s actions, stating that he could have taken steps to restart the engine or safely land the plane.

Two more handed suspended jail terms in Tokyo Olympics scandal

Two Japanese businessmen have been given suspended prison sentences in relation to a bribery scandal involving the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The corruption allegations have caused significant damage to Japan’s bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics. The businessmen were found guilty of bribing a Tokyo Olympics committee member, with one receiving a sentence of 18 months suspended for three years, and the other receiving a one-year sentence, also suspended for three years. Several other individuals and companies have also been implicated in the bribery scandal. The investigations continue, and Japan’s Olympic chief has warned of the possibility of pushing back the Winter Olympics bid to 2034.

69-year-old Singaporean arrested and remanded for allegedly urinating near a prayer room at Johor CIQ

A 69-year-old Singaporean was arrested and remanded for three days by Johor police for urinating near a prayer room at the CIQ Complex in Sultan Iskandar Building. A video circulated on Facebook showing the man being confronted by another person about his disrespectful behavior. Netizens condemned the act and emphasized the importance of respecting religious spaces. The Chief Minister of Johor confirmed the arrest and highlighted that defiling a place of worship is an offense punishable by imprisonment or a fine.

Chinese student allegedly subjected to forced kissing during scuba diving trip in Semporna, Malaysia; Suspect arrested

A Chinese student’s scuba diving experience in Semporna, Malaysia took a disturbing turn when she was allegedly kissed by a diving instructor’s assistant. The student reported the incident and the 27-year-old suspect was arrested. Investigations are underway under the relevant sections of the law.

Former Thai monk arrested for embezzling US$5.3 million from temple funds

Former Thai monk Phra Ajarn Khom Abhivaro, renowned for his meditation expertise and influential followers, has been arrested for embezzling 180 million baht ($5.3 million) from his temple. The investigation was initiated after irregularities in temple donations were reported.

Singapore High Court replaces jail terms for criminal defamation by Terry Xu and TOC contributor with fines

Singapore High Court Justice Aedit Abdullah upheld the convictions of Terry Xu, editor of The Online Citizen Asia (TOC), and contributor Daniel De Costa, in a criminal defamation case. The charges stemmed from a letter published on TOC that allegedly defamed members of the Cabinet. While their appeals against convictions were dismissed, their jail terms were replaced with fines. Justice Abdullah concluded that the phrase “present PAP leadership” refers to the Cabinet members, but disagreed that “corruption at the highest echelons” meant the Cabinet members were corrupt. Xu’s fine was set at S$8,000, while De Costa was fined S$10,000. De Costa’s three-month imprisonment sentence for the Computer Misuse Act (CMA) charge was maintained.

Suspected Thai cyanide serial killer charged with 14 counts of murder

Thai woman Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn has been charged with 14 counts of murder and one count of attempted murder over a series of poisonings using cyanide. She allegedly lured 15 people, swindled them out of thousands of dollars and then poisoned them. Her husband, a high-ranking policeman, also faces fraud and embezzlement charges related to the murders.

Three Chinese nationals caught for using glue to steal chips at MBS Casino

Three Chinese nationals were caught using superglue on their palms to steal S$1,575 worth of chips from patrons at Marina Bay Sands Casino in Singapore. The trio used this tactic for six days before being apprehended. Mastermind Huang Chunsheng and accomplices Zheng Jiansheng and Jiang Renjing have since pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal.