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Elderly couple’s S$1,200 goes missing after air conditioning servicing; technician admits to theft

During a servicing session, an elderly couple discovered that S$1,200 had gone missing from their drawer. The technician responsible for the theft confessed after the police got involved. The air conditioning repair company fired the technician and returned S$100 to the affected couple.

“You’re just a corporal”, Malaysian female police officer arrested for vulgar and demeaning language toward subordinates

A 35-year-old female police officer in Malaysia has been arrested after a viral video showed her using derogatory language towards fellow officers and a member of the public. The incident has sparked outrage and led to charges under various sections of the penal code.

Singapore Police issues alert over malware scams as two victims lose nearly S$100k in CPF savings

Singapore Police caution Android users after two victims lose nearly S$100k from their CPF savings to a new strain of phishing malware scams.

Cambodia orders border search for Vietnam shooting suspects

Cambodian PM Hun Sen labels the recent gun attacks in Vietnam as “terrorist attacks” and orders armed forces to search border villages for suspects, while warning against offering them assistance. Vietnamese authorities have arrested 46 people so far.

Taiwan Supreme Court revokes conviction in high-profile case, orders retrial

On Wednesday (14 June), The Taiwan Supreme Court revoked the conviction of Liang Yuzhi, a Taiwanese culprit sentenced to death, citing inconsistencies and incomplete investigations. The case will be retried, potentially prolonging the trial, as the judge identified violations in investigative responsibilities and disputed the determination of planned crimes.

Singaporean businessman fatally shot in Philippines, investigation underway

A Singaporean businessman, Chan Kin Tay, was fatally shot by unidentified perpetrators in Batangas Province, Philippines. Local authorities investigate potential motives, including domestic disputes or involvement of a hired gunman.

Police tasered and arrested a 31-year-old man for alleged assaulting an auxiliary officer

A 31-year-old man, brandishing an iron bar, engaged in a tense standoff with the police in Bukit Panjang on Tuesday (13 June) night. Video footage shows officers repeatedly urging him to drop the weapon, culminating in the deployment of a Taser. The man was subdued, hospitalized, and subsequently apprehended.

Chinese couple charged with murder of South Korean influencer

A Chinese couple running a medical clinic in Cambodia has been charged with murder after a South Korean influencer’s body was found. The couple claimed she died during treatment.

Public chased down voyeurism suspect, police arrested a 46-year-old man

A vigilant citizen chased down and apprehended a voyeurism suspect in Balestier on Sunday (11 June). A TikTok video captured the pursuit as the TikToker confronted the accused. The police arrested a 46-year-old man, and investigations are ongoing.

Former CarTimes employee allegedly scammed customer of $67,000 and trade-in vehicle, police investigating

A Singaporean private hire driver fell victim to a scam, losing S$67,000 in cash and ownership of her car. The victim, Polin Ng, shared her experience on Facebook, recounting interactions with a former CarTimes Group salesperson accused of fraud. Ng made payments but discovered they weren’t received, and her car’s ownership wasn’t transferred to the company. CarTimes Group addressed the situation, stating they did not authorize or condone the salesperson’s alleged actions. The police confirmed ongoing investigations into the incident.