Physical Crime in Singapore Rose in 2022; Molestation, Theft on the Up
Physical crime cases in Singapore went up by 4.4% in 2022, with outrage of modesty, voyeurism, theft, and rioting identified as crimes of concern by the police.
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Heightened Security for APEC Summit in Bangkok; Thai Police to Deploy 25,000 Cops
The Royal Thai Police will deploy 25,000 cops across Bangkok and nearby provinces as part of the security measures for the 29th APEC summit on Nov. 18-19.
Hong Kong’s Crime Rate Rises 4.4% in 2022 Compared to 2021
The city registered an increase of 4.4%, or 2,087 cases, in the first three quarters of 2022 when compared with the same period of last year.
Police, IRAS See Sudden Swell in Phishing Scams This July
At least 51 individuals fell victim to phishing scams this July alone, the police and IRAS said in a joint release.
CSA, Police Release Warning for Ransomware That Disguises as a Windows OS Update
A Windows OS “update” is disguising itself as a ransomware that locks personal data and demands ransom from users who downloaded it.
SFA Shuts Down Ramadan Fair in Pasir Ris Due to Permit Issues
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) suspended Fiesta Ramadan 2022 in Pasir Ris due to failure to secure a valid temporary fair permit.
Authorities Seize Suspected Smuggled Goods Worth HK$10 Million
In a joint operation, the Hong Kong Customs and Marine Police seized suspected smuggled goods amounting to HK$10 million.
Woman Dies From Injuries in Central Nightlife Car Crash
A 27-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained from a car crash in SoHo on Friday, as the driver is due to appear in court of charges relating to the crash.