The Independent SG

Two days, two motorcycles: ICA foils back-to-back smuggling attempts at Woodlands: The two cases involved a 46-year-old Malaysian rider and a 51-year-old Singaporean rider, both of whom were arrested. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/two-days-two-motorcycles-ica-foils-back-to-back-smuggling-attempts-at-woodlands/

CSA: S$15M lost in cryptocurrency scams using fake job offers by scammers posing as recruiters; victims are tricked into downloading malware through fake technical assessments | The Independent Singapore Fake recruiters lure job seekers into malware traps through technical tests, giving scammers access to company systems and cryptocurrency transfers 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/csa-s-15m-lost-in-cryptocurrency-scams-using-fake-job-offers-by-scammers-posing-as-recruiters-victims-are-tricked-into-downloading-malware-through-fake-technical-assessments/

Person found dead after early morning flat fire in Jurong East — SCDF reminds public of top home fire risks: SCDF firefighters found an unresponsive person in the living room of the affected unit. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/person-found-dead-after-early-morning-flat-fire-in-jurong-east-scdf-reminds-public-of-top-home-fire-risks/

SPF: Singaporean man who was rescued from alleged kidnapping in Malaysia is believed to know his kidnapper; he’s now wanted by CNB | The Independent Singapore The man was rescued with his girlfriend by Malaysian police after an alleged kidnapping, but he’s now wanted by Singapore Central Narcotics Bureau 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/spf-singaporean-man-who-was-rescued-from-alleged-kidnapping-in-malaysia-is-believed-to-know-his-kidnapper-he-s-now-wanted-by-cnb/

Singaporean man, 62, loses S$1.6M stolen by son, including S$533K in CPF savings; son sentenced to 7 years’ jail | The Independent Singapore An SAF regular stole S$1.6 million from his father to fund his gambling addiction, and even forged a police report to avoid suspicion 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/singaporean-man-62-loses-s-1-6m-stolen-by-son-including-s-533k-in-cpf-savings-son-sentenced-to-7-years-jail/

SG Police: Appeal for information on girl, 14, missing since July 24, last seen in Serangoon Central, wearing purple top, light blue shorts: Police are seeking information on Sarah Fitriyana Binte Abdullah, who was last seen in Serangoon Central on July 24 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/sg-police-appeal-for-information-on-girl-14-missing-since-july-24-last-seen-in-23serangoon-central-wearing-purple-top-light-blue-shorts/

‘Am I going on a date or a job interview?’: SG man stunned by woman’s financial questions: The date apparently came with a financial background check. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/am-i-going-on-a-date-or-a-job-interview-sg-man-stunned-by-woman-s-financial-questions/

‘I’m really tired of having to listen to her arguments’: SG employer considers replacing maid | The Independent Singapore The employer said her helper’s attitude was “super” when she first arrived, but changed after several months. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/i-m-really-tired-of-having-to-listen-to-her-arguments-sg-employer-considers-replacing-maid/

Too many choices, too many deal-breakers? Singaporeans say dating apps are making love harder | The Independent Singapore Some Singaporeans think dating apps have given people too many choices, making it easier to reject, ghost and move on to the next match. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/too-many-choices-too-many-deal-breakers-singaporeans-say-dating-apps-are-making-love-harder/

‘Maybe I was too trusting’: Singapore employer says maid went uncontactable after she bought her a return ticket home: After being told the helper intended to return to Singapore, the employer paid S$437.40 for a return ticket, only to receive no response when she later asked about the flight. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/maybe-i-was-too-trusting-singapore-employer-says-maid-went-uncontactable-after-she-bought-her-a-return-ticket-home/

At least five victims lose S$3,500 to BigBang ticket scams before general sales even begin: The reported scams emerged even before general ticket sales began on Aug 13. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/at-least-five-victims-lose-s-3-500-to-bigbang-ticket-scams-before-general-sales-even-begin/

Teenager pleads guilty to 6 charges after fleeing on PMD left police officer needing 20 stitches and 28 days’ hospital leave: The officer was dragged for about 50 metres before falling, suffering a head injury, a 6cm forehead laceration and other injuries. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/teenager-pleads-guilty-to-6-charges-after-fleeing-on-pmd-left-police-officer-needing-20-stitches-and-28-days-hospital-leave/

270 suspected scammers and money mules nabbed in two-week operation linked to S$5.4m in losses: The suspects, aged between 15 and 80, are believed to be linked to more than 660 scam cases involving e-commerce, phishing, job and investment scams. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/270-suspected-scammers-and-money-mules-nabbed-in-two-week-operation-linked-to-s-5-4m-in-losses/

‘This is not the west’: SG passenger says taxi driver allegedly asked for tip after showing her an ‘open, bleeding wound’: The driver reportedly also asked her to leave a five-star rating to help maintain his “top 5 taxi driver status”. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/this-is-not-the-west-sg-passenger-says-taxi-driver-allegedly-asked-for-tip-after-showing-her-an-open-bleeding-wound/

‘How selfish do you want to be?’—Singapore woman shocked after man uses plastic bags to chope space in front of MRT platform doors: While the unattended bags initially made her wonder if they were suspicious, she said what happened next was even more surprising — a whole new level of “chope”. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/how-selfish-do-you-want-to-be-singapore-woman-shocked-after-man-uses-plastic-bags-to-chope-space-in-front-of-mrt-platform-doors/

‘Garbage piled up to the ceiling’: Older sister gets court order to clear sibling’s hoarded HDB unit: Five large trucks were reportedly needed to remove the accumulated belongings from the unit. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/garbage-piled-up-to-the-ceiling-older-sister-gets-court-order-to-clear-sibling-s-hoarded-hdb-unit/

Singapore TikToker exposes 10 workplace red flags employees may have started seeing as normal: "If your office normalizes 10 PM WhatsApp messages, public group chat scoldings, and polyclinic MC guilt, you aren't working in a "fast-paced, dynamic environment"—you are navigating systemic workplace abuse," writes Finance Adviser Chris Cho 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/singapore-tiktoker-exposes-10-workplace-red-flags-employees-may-have-started-seeing-as-normal/

‘It’s not my child’: SG woman pushes back after in-laws ask her to help support brother-in-law’s kid: She said the latest request felt especially unfair after years of paying for family meals and being expected to give generous wedding and baby gifts. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/it-s-not-my-child-sg-woman-pushes-back-after-in-laws-ask-her-to-help-support-brother-in-law-s-kid/

Singaporean claims booking fail leaves them stranded in Australia: Fully paid and confirmed, but the property reportedly had no record of the booking. A Platinum Agoda customer says they arrived in Perth to find out their Aug. 12–17 reservation had never reached MadeComfy. 🔗 Read more: https://theindependent.sg/singaporean-claims-booking-fail-leaves-them-stranded-in-australia/