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International Business Times
8 hours ago
- International Business Times
39-Year-Old Man Taken into Custody for Alleged Housebreaking and Theft in Singapore
July 25, 2025 01:25 +08 Representational image Pixabay A 39-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in two cases of housebreaking and theft. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Wednesday, July 23, that they were informed about a case of housebreaking and theft at a food court along Choa Chu Kang Street 51 where cash amounting to S$2,542 was reportedly stolen. "In the second case, on July 17, at about 8.00 am, the police were alerted to a case of housebreaking and theft at a coffeeshop along Gangsa Road where cash amounting to S$800 was purportedly stolen," the police added. According to SPF, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the man through extensive ground enquiries and with the help of images from police cameras and CCTVs and arrested him on Tuesday, July 22. On Friday, July 25, the man will face charges of theft and housebreaking, which are punishable under Section 451 of the Penal Code 1871. The offense is punishable by up to ten years in prison and a fine. Related topics : Singapore crime
CNA
15 hours ago
- CNA
1,300 names and addresses from traffic police records leaked online
SINGAPORE: About 1,300 names and addresses believed to be from traffic police records were leaked online, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) on Thursday (Jul 24). The details were found published online on Jul 18, SPF and CSA said in a joint statement. Names, addresses, NRIC numbers and details of traffic violations were provided by the traffic police to printing vendor Toppan Next Tech (TNT) for the purposes of printing and bulk mailing correspondences to individuals. In April, TNT faced a ransomware attack. The names and addresses are believed to have been compromised then. "This incident was a result of a ransomware attack on TNT's systems," said SPF and CSA, adding that the traffic police's systems were not breached. There is no indication that other information, such as NRIC numbers and details of traffic violations, has been published, said SPF and CSA. SPF will be contacting individuals affected by the leak "as a matter of priority". "As a precautionary measure, those affected are advised to remain vigilant by monitoring their personal accounts for any suspicious activities, including potential phishing attempts or suspicious communications," SPF and CSA said, adding that any unusual activity relating to their accounts should be reported to the police.
NDTV
17 hours ago
- NDTV
Indian Man Arrested For Stealing Bags And Makeup Worth Rs 3.5 Lakh From Singapore Airport
A 38-year-old Indian man who allegedly stole items worth Rs 3.5 lakh from several shops at Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport before flying out of the country has been arrested. According to The Straits Times, the man targeted 14 shops at the airport, stealing various items including perfumes, cosmetics and bags worth a total of Singapore Dollars (SGD) 5,136, police said on Wednesday. After stealing, he casually boarded his flight and left the country. But upon his return to Singapore on June 1, the 38-year-old was arrested, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in a press release on July 23. According to the outlet, authorities learned of the thefts after a retail shop discovered that a bag from the store was missing. It was the shop's retail supervisor who discovered that the bag was missing during a stock-taking exercise. CCTV footage showed the Indian man taking the item and leaving the shop without paying. Cops then successfully established his identity. However, by that time, the Indian national had already left Singapore. The 38-year-old man returned to Singapore on June 1 and was arrested while he was in transit at Changi Airport. The police said that the stolen items were recovered from the man, who is now expected to be charged on July 25 with theft and fraudulent possession of property. "Offenders should not think that they can evade capture by quickly boarding a flight. The police will continue to work closely with stakeholders to prevent and deter shop theft cases," police said, per the outlet. Earlier this year, another Indian national was arrested for stealing over SGD 1,800 (INR 1,14,705) worth of items from five shops at Singapore's Changi Airport. A court handed Singh Sagar, 37, five theft charges for stealing items including stationery, chocolates and jewellery from Terminal 3's departure transit area in about three hours on March 23, The Straits Times reported. His alleged crime spree started at WH Smith bookstore where he allegedly stole over SGD 550 (INR 35,032) worth of items, including three stationery sets and a power bank. Singh then went to The Cocoa Trees candy shop, Discover Singapore souvenir store, Kaboom toy store, and Victoria's Secret lingerie shop where he allegedly stole items including four boxes of chocolates worth more than SGD 238 (INR 15,160), multiple boxes of jewellery, t-shirts, watches, and a handbag worth SGD 135 (INR 8616.04).
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
38-year-old Indian man stole bags, makeup worth ₹3.5 lakh from Singapore airport before flying out
An Indian man stole items worth approximately ₹3.5 lakh from several shops at Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport before flying out of the country. The 38-year-old Indian national targeted 14 shops at the airport, stealing bags, cosmetics and perfumes before casually boarding his flight. An Indian man stole items worth ₹ 3.5 lakh from Singapore airport, police say (Representational image) He was arrested upon his return to Singapore on June 1, said the Singapore Police Force (SPF) in a press release on July 23. How the theft was discovered The man allegedly nicked the items from shops in Jewel Changi Airport and in the transit area of Changi Airport. His thefts were discovered after a retail shop discovered that a bag from the store was missing. It was the shop's retail supervisor who discovered that the bag was missing during a stock-taking exercise. Police say they were alerted to the theft at around 4:28pm on May 29. The complainant said that a bag had gone missing from inside the shop located at Jewel Changi Airport. When police checked the surveillance camera footage, they saw the accused taking the bag and leaving the shop without paying. Police were able to successfully establish his identity. However, the Indian national had already left Singapore by that time. The arrest He was arrested when he returned to the country on June 1. Officers from the airport police division intercepted the accused during transit and checked his bags. They found several unaccounted items in his luggage. The man is expected to be charged on July 25 with theft and fraudulent possession of property. Further investigation revealed that the 38-year-old Indian had stolen items from 13 other shops at the airport. The stolen items were worth an estimated S$5,136 ( ₹3.5 lakh approximately). If found guilty, he faces seven years in jail, or a fine, or both. (Also read: Singapore woman Jane Lee dies day after explosive posts accusing Indian worker of faking injury for money)
Indian Express
20 hours ago
- Indian Express
Indian man arrested for stealing Rs 3.5 lakh worth of makeup, bags from Singapore Airport
A 38-year-old Indian man was arrested for allegedly stealing several items worth around Rs 3.5 lakh from multiple stores at Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport and the airport's transit area, The Strait Times reported. According to a press release issued by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on July 23, the man is believed to have targeted a total of 14 retail outlets, stealing items such as bags, perfumes, and cosmetics before leaving the country. The incident came to light on May 29 after a retail supervisor at one of the shops in Jewel Changi Airport noticed a bag missing while checking the stock. The police were notified at approximately 4.28 pm that day. The report also said that upon reviewing CCTV footage, authorities spotted the suspect taking the item and exiting the shop without making any payment. 'The complainant said that a bag had gone missing from inside the shop located at Jewel Changi Airport,' the police stated. Authorities identified the man, but by then, he had already left Singapore. However, his return to the country on June 1 allowed authorities to take action. Officers from the Airport Police Division nabbed him during transit and searched his luggage. Several items believed to have been stolen were recovered, the report added. Further investigations revealed that the accused had stolen items from 13 other stores within the airport complex, amounting to thousands of dollars in losses. The report also stated that the man is set to be formally charged in court on July 25 with theft and fraudulent possession of property. If convicted, he could face up to seven years in prison, a fine, or both. Recently, the US Embassy in India issued a warning to visa holders and applicants, following the incident where an Indian woman was caught shoplifting items worth approximately Rs 1.1 lakh at a Target store in Illinois. According to reports, the woman was on vacation in the US. She was seen pleading with police officers to let her go, saying she would pay for the items.
