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The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Jail for man who assaulted elderly father, causing scalp wound that needed stitches
SINGAPORE: A man punched his 73-year-old father in the head during a fight at home while he was under an expedited order prohibiting him from using violence against two people – his daughter and the elderly man. The father had a wound to his scalp that needed stitches. On June 26, the 43-year-old offender was sentenced to eight weeks' jail after he pleaded guilty to an assault charge. He cannot be named to protect his victim's identity as the expedited order was made under the Women's Charter. Court documents stated that the two men lived together in the same Bukit Panjang flat. On Jan 7, the offender wanted to place some undisclosed items in his father's room, but the older man did not allow his son to do so and threatened to throw them away. They got into an argument shortly before 6pm that day and the offender suddenly punched his father's head. The elderly man retaliated by throwing a punch towards his son but missed. The offender's son then stepped in to stop the fight. Later that evening, the victim received stitches for the wound on his scalp at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and was discharged. Bail for the offender was set at $10,000 on June 26, and he was ordered to surrender himself at the State Courts on July 3 to begin serving his sentence. For assaulting his father, the man could have been jailed for up to six years, fined up to $10,000 or both. - The Straits Times/ANN
New Paper
2 days ago
- New Paper
Man jailed 8 weeks for punching elderly father during dispute at home, causing head injury
A man punched his 73-year-old father in the head during a fight at home while he was under an expedited order prohibiting him from using violence against two people - his daughter and the elderly man. The father had a wound to his scalp that needed stitches. On June 26, the 43-year-old offender was sentenced to eight weeks' jail after he pleaded guilty to an assault charge. He cannot be named to protect his victim's identity as the expedited order was made under the Women's Charter. Court documents stated that the two men lived together in the same Bukit Panjang flat. On Jan 7, the offender wanted to place some undisclosed items in his father's room, but the older man did not allow his son to do so and threatened to throw them away. They got into an argument shortly before 6pm that day and the offender suddenly punched his father's head. The elderly man retaliated by throwing a punch towards his son but missed. The offender's son then stepped in to stop the fight. Later that evening, the victim received stitches for the wound on his scalp at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and was discharged. Bail for the offender was set at $10,000 on June 26, and he was ordered to surrender himself at the State Courts on July 3 to begin serving his sentence. For assaulting his father, the man could have been jailed for up to six years, fined up to $10,000 or both.
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Straits Times
8 weeks' jail for man who assaulted elderly father, causing scalp wound that needed stitches
Court documents stated that the two men lived together in the same Bukit Panjang flat. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG 8 weeks' jail for man who assaulted elderly father, causing scalp wound that needed stitches SINGAPORE - A man punched his 73-year-old father in the head during a fight at home while he was under an expedited order prohibiting him from using violence against two people – his daughter and the elderly man. The father sustained a wound to his scalp that needed stitches. On June 26 , the 43-year-old offender was sentenced to eight weeks' jail after he pleaded guilty to an assault charge. He cannot be named to protect his victim's identity as the expedited order was made under the Women's Charter. Court documents stated that the two men lived together in the same Bukit Panjang flat. On Jan 7, the offender wanted to place some undisclosed items in his father's room, but the older man did not allow his son to do so and threatened to throw them away. They got into an argument shortly before 6pm that day and the offender suddenly punched his father's head. The elderly man retaliated by throwing a punch towards his son but missed. The offender's son then stepped in to stop the fight. Later that evening, the victim received stitches for the wound on his scalp at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and was discharged. Bail for the offender was set at $10,000 on June 26, and he was ordered to surrender himself at the State Courts on July 3 to begin serving his sentence. For assaulting his father, the man could have been for up to six years, fined up to $10,000 or both. Shaffiq Alkhatib is The Straits Times' court correspondent, covering mainly criminal cases heard at the State Courts. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Straits Times
Jail, fine for unlicensed moneylender who loaned at least $5.9k to maids with 15% interest
Stanley Suresh Nadaraja was given his sentence after he pleaded guilty to one count of operating a moneylending business without a licence. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG Jail, fine for unlicensed moneylender who loaned at least $5.9k to maids with 15% interest SINGAPORE - An unlicensed moneylender has been sentenced to seven months' jail and fined $30,000 after providing loans to multiple domestic helpers with 15 per cent interest. Stanley Suresh Nadaraja was caught after he went to the home of one of the women's employers to look for her over an unpaid loan and a member of the household made a police report. On June 23 , the 47-year-old Singaporean was given his sentence after he pleaded guilty to one count of operating a moneylending business without a licence. He will spend an additional month behind bars if he fails to pay the fine . From 2021 to 2023, he provided 19 loans totalling at least $5,900 and obtained at least $885 in interest. Deputy Public Prosecutor Joseph Gwee told the court that Stanley , who used to work as a school van driver, began his unlawful moneylending business in October 2021 after suffering a serious fall. He needed funds to pay for his medical fees and daily expenses, and initially gave loans to his wife's friends. After some domestic helpers found out about his services and contacted him, he also extended loans to them. Those who borrowed money from Stanley had to share with him information including their passport details and bank account numbers. He would tell them that he charged 15 per cent interest for each loan before transferring the money to their bank accounts via Paynow . The women repaid their loans via the same portal, said the DPP. In 2021, he provided three loans totalling $900 to three maids and gave 11 loans to totalling $3,500 to eight helpers the following year. Stanley provided five loans totalling $1,500 to four maids in 2023, said the prosecutor. On Oct 3 that year, a woman made a police report after he went to her condominium to look for her helper. The authorities managed to trace him, and he was charged in court in 2024. Shaffiq Alkhatib is The Straits Times' court correspondent, covering mainly criminal cases heard at the State Courts. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Straits Times
19-06-2025
- Straits Times
Man charged over drink-driving accident in 2022, accused of drink driving again in 2024
The motorist's case has been adjourned to July 17. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG Man charged over drink-driving accident in 2022, accused of drink driving again in 2024 SINGAPORE – A motorist was charged in court on June 19 over two separate drink-driving offences nearly two years apart. Heng Zeng An, 35, is accused of failing to stop at a red light at the junction of Yishun Avenue 3 and Sembawang Road, shortly after midnight on Oct 26, 2022. His car allegedly collided with a power-assisted bicycle and its 32-year-old male rider was hurt in the accident. Heng was allegedly found to have at least 149 mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood soon after. The prescribed blood alcohol limit is 80mg/100ml of blood. The Singaporean was also charged with dangerous driving over this incident. Heng also stands accused of drink driving again on July 6, 2024, in Bishan Street 22 shortly before 5am. His breathalyser test result was found to be at least 47 mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath . The prescribed limit is 35mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Heng's case has been adjourned to July 17. For drink driving, a first-time offender can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to $10,000, while a repeat offender can be jailed for up to two years and fined up to $20,000. Shaffiq Alkhatib is The Straits Times' court correspondent, covering mainly criminal cases heard at the State Courts. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
