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Grandfather gets 12 years jail sentence for raping his own granddaughter

A 68-year-old grandfather was sentenced by the Singapore Court to 12 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of his 11-year-old granddaughter in 2020. His sentence includes a six-month term in place of caning.

Six killed in China kindergarten attack

Six killed, one wounded in attack at China kindergarten; suspect arrested; country faces spate of violent incidents targeting schools.

Father and sons in Taiwan heroically subdued slasher to save woman

In a shocking incident in downtown Taitung City on Sunday (9 July), passersby armed with soup ladle, electric fan, and a suitcase bravely intervened to rescue a woman from a brutal knife attack. The courageous actions of the father and sons helped the victim escape the deadly assault.

Pre-school teacher loses S$4,400 in sophisticated malware scam

Singaporean preschool teacher lost S$4,400 in a supposed malware scam targeting her bank account two months after downloading an app from an online advertisement. This incident contributes to a growing list of similar scams impacting Android users recently, prompting a warning from the Singapore Police Force.

Hong Kong jails first person under cannabidiol ban

A 32-year-old woman was jailed in Hong Kong for bringing CBD into the city, the first conviction under the recent ban. Possessing or consuming CBD can lead to up to seven years in jail and hefty fines. Hong Kong officials argue that CBD can be converted into the illegal compound THC. Despite the ban, CBD remains popular globally and is expected to be a US$47 billion industry by 2028.

Indonesian Police uncovers organ trafficking syndicate while investigating a human trafficking case

A human trafficking syndicate in Indonesia is forcing citizens abroad to sell their kidneys, leading to the revelation of an organ trafficking scheme. The victims, deprived of adequate medical care, were originally promised work but coerced into organ sale contracts upon arrival.

Rosmah proceeds with appeal to challenge late Gopal Sri Ram’s appointment to prosecute her case

Rosmah Mansor, wife of the ex-PM of Malaysia, has petitioned the Federal Court to challenge the appointment of the late Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram as lead prosecutor in her graft case.

“Fake Friend” scam hits 3,718 victims in Singapore, S$12 million lost

A significant surge in ‘fake friend’ call scams has been reported, with over 3,718 victims falling prey to this fraudulent activity since January. The losses have totalled more than S$12 million.

Court to hear Rosmah’s application to postpone conviction and sentencing appeal on Friday

Rosmah Mansor, wife of former Malaysian PM Najib Razak, has her appeal hearing for the conviction over a RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project scheduled this Friday. The Court of Appeal will also review her application to recuse Judge Mohamed Zaini Mazlan.

Largest anti-trafficking raid in Philippines frees thousands, including four Singaporeans

In the largest anti-trafficking raid in the Philippines, nearly 3,000 victims, including four Singaporeans, were rescued from a compound allegedly running illicit online scams under the guise of a gaming operation.