Two men, aged 40 and 67, were arrested on Sunday (Jan 11) for their suspected involvement in a case of housebreaking and theft.The alleged crime took place at about 6.26am on Jan 9, at a coffee shop along Circuit Road in MacPherson.In a statement on Monday, the police said more than $2,400 in cash were recovered from the duo on Jan 11, adding that they were identified with the aid of police cameras and follow-up investigations by officers from Bedok Police Division and the Police Operations Command Centre.The stolen cash and tools used for housebreaking were seized from the duo as evidence.Police said that investigations are still ongoing against the 40-year-old man, adding that the 67-year-old man will be charged in court on Tuesday.If found guilty of housebreaking and theft, the older man could be jailed for up to 10 years and fined.[[nid:727840]]editor@asiaone.com 

SINGAPORE — Catfished by a 15-year-old boy posing as a woman, a teenager was made to perform a sexual act in front of a camera, subject his private parts to humiliating acts, cut and burn his hair with a lighter and play football naked.The offender, who is now 18 and had posed as the woman, was sentenced to 21 months' probation on Jan 12 after he pleaded guilty to one count each of cheating and extortion. He cannot be named because of a gag order to protect the victim's identity.As part of his sentence, he has to remain indoors from 10pm to 6am every day, and perform 110 hours of community service.His parents were also bonded for $5,000 to ensure his good behaviour.In February 2023, the offender posed as a woman online and misled the victim into entering a romantic relationship with «her», identified in court documents as «X1».From then until December that year, the offender made the 18-year-old victim, who is his former schoolmate, perform the degrading acts as well as send him iTunes gift cards and cash amounting to a total value of $390.

Un incendie se serait déclaré ce lundi 12 janvier dans la commune de Papara. Une vidéo diffusée sur les réseaux sociaux montre une maison en proie aux flammes.

The sudden closure of childcare centre Out of Box Academy (OBA) has sparked concern among parents, with many lodging complaints and police reports over fears of losing their deposits and prepaid tuition fees.The centre, which provides care for pre-school and primary school students, informed parents on Dec 11, 2025, that it would cease operations the very next day, citing financial and operational difficulties.When Shin Min Daily News reporters visited OBA's headquarters at 733 Bukit Timah Road, the main gate was found locked. Another branch at 619 Bukit Timah Road appeared completely empty.According to OBA's website, the company operates 33 centres islandwide. With around 30 students in each centre, the sudden shutdown could potentially affect hundreds.Shin Min reporters attempted to contact at least five OBA centres but were unable to get through. It remains unclear how many have been taken over by other operators.Parents blindsided by sudden closureMs Lin (transliterated), a 38-year-old parent, said her child had been attending the centre at Block 517 Jurong West Street since January 2025.

A 24-year-old man was arrested on Sunday (Jan 11) for his alleged involvement in a case of loanshark harassment in Bukit Batok.The alleged crime took place at about 6.25pm at a residential unit along Bukit Batok Street 33, the police said on Monday (Jan 12).A photograph of the scene provided by the police shows the main gate of the victim's unit splashed with red paint. The main door was also affected.The suspect was identified by officers from Jurong Police Division through follow-up investigations and with the aid of police cameras.Preliminary investigation revealed that he is also believed to be involved in other similar cases of loanshark harassment island-wide., the police added.He will be charged in court on Tuesday (Jan 13).The offence of loanshark harassment carries a penalty of imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of up to $50,000.In addition, those found guilty may receive up to six strokes of the cane.[[nid:727825]]editor@asiaone.com 

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