The police have arrested a 55-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a series of renovation scams.
Between October 2022 and October 2023, the Police received multiple reports from victims who were purportedly cheated by a man who offered them renovation services. The victims had engaged his service when he had approached the victims’ homes to promote his renovation service. The man then became uncontactable after payments were made. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is suspected to be involved in more than 20 cases islandwide. The amount cheated is estimated to be more than S$198,000.
Through follow-up investigations, officers from Clementi Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 17 October 2023.
The man will be charged in court on 19 October 2023 for Cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine.
The Police takes a serious view of cheating offences, and offenders will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law.
For more information on scams, members of the public can visit scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Helpline at 1800-722-6688. Anyone with information on such scams may call the Police hotline at 1800-255 0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE 18 October 2023 @ 8:30 PM
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The desire to achieve financial independence led Ms. Lee to explore job opportunities in July 2023. It was during this search that she stumbled upon a seemingly legitimate marketing job advertised on Facebook.
At first glance, the job opportunity appeared legitimate. The Facebook post had garnered over a hundred comments, seemingly vouching for its authenticity.
Parents (55M)(47F)are giving me (20F) cold shoulder because I said I won’t be having kids
Growing up I had a very rough childhood and an even tougher teenage years trying to cope with it all while my family was ignoring my blatant struggling and gaslighting me about it.
Absolutely nobody stood up for me until I started succeeding in school, because I guess they realized I’m an “ace in the hole” to bring the family some honor and money.
Anyways, back to my parents. When I turned 13 my parents drilled into my head that premarital intercourse was a sin and if they found out I’d done it they’d kick me out, disown me and physically punish me in front of everyone.
This has resulted in an obvious phobia to the act. I cannot even think about it without having some sort of meltdown, fearing the brutal punishment my parents would rain down on me if they ever found out.
They know little to nothing about the subject; they’ve only told me that it makes babies and is for married couples only. I know that this is total crap but please keep in mind that being threatened everyday of your life, being asked uncomfortable questions and humiliated in front of your family for things you didn’t even do stay with you for a very long time.
Last night my mom got on her soapbox to my other relatives and started talking about how smart and successful her grandchildren would be.
I am my parents’ only child, so that responsibility fell on me. My aunt asked me if I wanted a boy or a girl. Politely I said “I believe I won’t be having any children” and I tried to leave when someone grabbed me and pulled me back into the conversation.
All at once they were shouting at me as to “why wouldn’t I want kids” to which I replied “because I won’t be having intercourse.” My mom looked horrified and everyone was quiet for the rest of the night.
The next morning my parents came to talk to me about what I said. I told them, albeit in a sarcastic tone, that thanks to them the idea of intimacy terrified me so I wouldn’t be able to stomach it to have children.
They started yelling at me saying I “misunderstood them” and how could I be so selfish as to deprive them of a grandchild. When still I stayed firmly on what I said and refused to back down, they walked out and have been ignoring me since then.
I’m really stressed out at the moment because I hate the silent treatment and have finals going on. I don’t want to argue with them but at the same time I just can’t wish away my fear.
Eighteen motorists, aged between 28 and 72, will be charged in court on 19 October 2023 for drink driving offences.
These motorists were arrested between March 2023 and September 2023 when they failed the breathalyser test during routine Police checks. Seven of the motorists will be facing additional charges for other traffic offences and another motorist is a repeat drink driving offender.
The details of the eight cases are as follows:
On 3 March 2023, a 38-year-old woman collided into a road direction sign along Sembawang Road and drove away from the scene. She was located and found to have driven her car under the influence of alcohol. She will be charged with the offences of drink driving, driving without due care or reasonable consideration and failing to stop after an accident. under Section 67(1)(b), Section 65(1)(a) and Section 84(1) of Road Traffic Act 1961 respectively.
On 25 March 2023 and 28 May 2023, a 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were involved in two separate accidents where they collided into the centre divider along Hougang Avenue 2 and a lamp post along Tampines Avenue 10 respectively. Both drivers were found to have driven their respective cars under the influence of alcohol and will be charged with the offences of drink driving and driving without due care or reasonable consideration under Section 67(1)(b) and Section 65(1)(a) of Road Traffic Act 1961 (refer to Annex A for case photograph).
On 25 April 2023, a 38-year-old man was stopped for checks at a Police roadblock and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a valid licence and using a vehicle without valid insurance. He will be charged with the offences of drink driving and driving without valid licence under Section 67(1)(b) and Section 35(1) of Road Traffic Act 1961 and using a vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks & Compensation) Act 1960.
On 21 June 2023, a 34-year-old man allegedly left his car in a stationary position along Upper Thomson Road, which caused danger and obstruction to other road users. Investigations revealed that the man had driven his car after consuming alcohol, and subsequently fell asleep behind the wheel. He will be charged with the offences of drink driving and leaving a vehicle in a manner causing undue inconvenience to others under Section 67(1)(b) and Section 122 of Road Traffic Act 1961 respectively.
On 3 August 2023, a 72-year-old woman allegedly beat the red traffic light signal along Teban Gardens Road and was subsequently found to have driven her car under the influence of alcohol. She will be charged with the offences of drink driving and dangerous driving under Section 67(1)(b) and Section 64(1) of Road Traffic Act 1961 respectively.
On 19 August 2023, a 28-year-old man was stopped for checks at a Police roadblock and was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, using a vehicle without valid insurance and with an expired road tax. He willbe charged with the offences of drink driving and using a vehicle with an expired road tax under Section 67(1)(b) and Section 29(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and using a vehicle without insurance coverage under Section 3(1) of the Motor Vehicles (Third-Party Risks & Compensation) Act 1960.
On 23 August 2023, a 39-year-old-man was stopped for checks at a Police roadblock and was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. He is a repeat drink driving offender and will be charged with the offence of drink driving under Section 67(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and punishable under Section 67(1) read with Section 67(2)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. If convicted, he will serve a mandatory imprisonment sentence.
The offence of driving while under the influence of alcohol under Section 67(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of not less than $2,000 and not more than $10,000, or an imprisonment term of up to 12 months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, the offence carries a fine of not less than $5,000 and not more than $20,000, and an imprisonment term of up to two years. Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.
The offence of dangerous driving under Section 64(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a penalty of a fine of up to $5,000, or an imprisonment term of up to 12 months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to $10,000, or an imprisonment term of up to two years, or both. Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.
The offence of driving without due care or reasonable consideration under Section 65(1)(a) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $1,500, or imprisonment term of up to six months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to $3,000, or an imprisonment term of up to 12 months, or both. Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all classes of vehicles.
The offences of failing to stop after an accident under Section 84(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carry a fine of up to $3,000, or an imprisonment term of up to 12 months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to $5,000, or an imprisonment term of up to two years, or both.
The offence of driving without a valid licence under Section 35(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $10,000, or an imprisonment term of up to three years, or both. Repeat offenders are liable to a maximum fine of $20,000 or a jail term of up to six years or both. The vehicle may also be forfeited.
The offence of leaving a vehicle in a manner causing undue inconvenience to others under Section 122 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 carries a fine of up to $2,000, or an imprisonment term of up to three months, or both. In the case of a second or subsequent conviction, motorists are liable to a fine of up to $5,000, or imprisonment term of up to six months, or both.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is an extremely dangerous and irresponsible act. All motorists are reminded to abide by traffic rules to keep the roads safe for everyone. The Traffic Police will not hesitate to take firm action against motorists who choose to flout traffic laws and endanger the safety of other road users.
Annex A
Post-accident scene of the vehicle which had collided into a lamppost along Tampines Avenue 10 ▼
In the digital age, incidents on the road can be captured in real-time and shared widely. One such incident that recently made headlines involved what appeared to be a car repeatedly ramming into the back of a bus in Choa Chu Kang on October 9, according to The Straits Times.
The Incident
The incident, captured on video, shows the car repeatedly ramming into bus service 975 from behind while driving in the right-sided lane, before a traffic junction.
The car’s actions were not only reckless but also put other road users in grave danger. The situation escalates when the car abruptly shifts two lanes to the left, narrowly avoiding a collision with a motorcyclist.
After this close call, the car comes to a stop in the yellow box at a junction, causing a significant obstruction to traffic. The driver’s door then swings open, further adding to the chaos.
Immediate Consequences
The situation intensifies as the bus attempts to turn at the junction of Choa Chu Kang Road and Teck Whye Avenue.
The car continues to ram into the back of the bus repeatedly. To prevent further disruption to traffic, the bus captain takes evasive action, turning into Teck Whye Avenue, and eventually stops at a bus stop to assess the damage caused by the car. This prudent decision was made to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users.
SMRT Buses’ Response
SMRT Buses deputy managing director, Vincent Gay, provided insights into the incident. According to him, the bus captain promptly informed the bus operations control center of the situation.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the bus captain was instructed to continue with service. SMRT Buses wasted no time in making a police report and is actively cooperating with ongoing investigations.
A woman seeks help from the internet brigade after she have a problem she can’t solve, stating that she is unable to bear the smell of her boyfriend.
Here is the story:
He showers every day, wears nice smelling clothes (good laundry), wears a normal amount of deodorant, wears expensive cologne, and overall I know he has decent hygiene.
But he has a case of smelly “bird” and I want to bring it up but I don’t want to make him feel bad or awkward. He’s uncut if that helps.
I love my boyfriend but sometimes his bird smells awful. It’s such a turn-off to smell it when you’re getting it on. I’ve tried showering with him and washed it for him during “er-hem” explaining to him how I love a clean bird. I’m beginning to think it’s me and maybe my smell is very strong. I wash regularly and no one has ever objected to going down on me so I don’t know.
Sometimes it just smells like a dirty public toilet’s toilet bowl, like you can smell it even before entering the toilet.
I just want to know if anyone else has this problem.
Here are what netizens think:
He showers once a day but I don’t think he takes the time to clean his member.
my bf had this issue some time ago when we were goin at it pretty frequently, all he had to do was trim up his man-fro a bit and smell decreased substantially.
You just have to be honest with him. It’ll be difficult at first because you don’t want to hurt his feelings but he will appreciate your honesty and you’ll both benefit later from it.
My wife and I have been married for 21 years and dated for 4 years before.
I continue to have a very difficult time getting over a cheating/lying incident that occurred while we were dating, about a year before we were married. The issues I have are continuing resentment and negative feelings towards my wife because of how she went about dealing with this episode.
To add some context, here is a little backstory. Dated my wife while in college. It was amazing. Experiencing a new college town and sharing an apartment. About 18 months into living with each other, the dreaded cheating occurred.
She started an argument and stormed off stating she just needed space and to go back home (8 hrs drive away). The next day she told me on a phone call, she went out to some bars with friends that night and was surprised by her ex-boyfriend.
I could tell she was feeling bad about something, and she admitted that her ex-boyfriend had kissed her. After talking with her, disappointed, I said that if that’s all that happened things would be ok and we could work it out. She drove back to our place that day to reassure me.
Fast forward 1-month later schoolmates of ours tell me that I need to talk with my girlfriend. Our friends Filled me in that they heard from her ex-boyfriend that she hooked up and cheated on me. I confronted her immediately about this.
She left class to find me and relay her side, stating that, nothing happened more than the kiss she admitted to. She vehemently denied our friend’s accusations and stated that they were all lying. Further more she encouraged me to quit hanging out with those friends as they were involved in stuff she was concerned about.
Being my best friend, I decided that her word deserved more credit than my buddies and chose to believe her. Fast forward 10 years Married for 9 years, with 3 amazing kids. We are having a date night enjoying each other’s company. We get on the subject of sharing secrets and She decided to share.
She shared that she did in fact cheat on me back in school with her ex-boyfriend. That it happened a long time ago and I had no right to have feelings on it.
I was in shock. Not only was this new reality devastating, I was told that it was not ok for me to have feelings on the matter. None the less I swallowed that information and my feelings and let it fester for about 5 years. After 5 years of not knowing the whole truth, just bit and pieces of what my true reality is, I started to have issues with resentment and negative feelings towards my wife.
I attempted multiple times to communicate with her (admittingly badly sometimes) and ask questions in order to have some sense of what my reality is and get to a better place. She continues to be non-communicative about the whole thing. Stating that she will never talk with me about what happened.
That it is in the past where it would stay. I feel like she has crushed my reality. That I live in a shell of a relationship with many unanswered questions. Ultimately there has been very little acknowledgment and ownership of what happened on her side.
Xu Shoupei, a 31-year-old Chinese national, found himself at the center of a controversy involving attempted bribery of a police officer in Singapore.
He had repeatedly tried to bribe a police officer with $76, but was rejected.
This incident, which took place on July 4, 2021, led to Xu’s sentencing to five weeks in jail after he pleaded guilty to 2 charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act, according to The Straits Times.
The Background
The incident began when, around 9 pm, two police officers, Special Constable (SC) Ong Shu Hong and his colleague, were called to Kembangan MRT station to investigate a complaint about a suspicious person in a white T-shirt loitering in the area.
At the nearby park connector, the officers spotted Xu, who fit the description provided in the complaint, and approached him, introducing themselves as police officers.
Xu, however, attempted to walk away, prompting the officers to stop him.
SC Ong asked Xu to show his identity card. Xu realized he did not have it with him, which led to panic because he thought that if he doesn’t; have his IC with him, the officers would report him and affect his job prospects here.
The Attempted Bribery
In a state of desperation, Xu pleaded with SC Ong, requesting him to halt the identity check. However, things took an unexpected turn as Xu took out $76 from his pocket and offered it to the policeman.
For several minutes, Xu repeatedly offered the $76 to SC Ong, who, in response, warned him to cease his attempts. However, Xu continued his efforts even when in handcuffs.
Legal Consequences
Xu was charged in court in September 2021 with two charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. He pleaded guilty on October 11, 2021, acknowledging his actions.
For each graft charge, he could have been jailed up to 5 years and given a fine of a maximum $100k.
A girl shared a story about how she met a “nice” and “wholesome” guy who brought her to a hotel after boasting of his prowess in bed, only to be disappointed.
Here is the story:
“Hello everyone here, first time posting and I need some advice.
So I recently started using a dating app and met a guy there. it started off really well as I thought he was a very wholesome, nice and funny guy.
However, things went downhill after we started meeting up. he started making perverted comments all the time and brought me to hotel 81 under the guise of a staycation.
Upselling himself
He also consistently boasts about his prowess in bed and “Mighty D”, when in actual fact the “m” word we are looking for is “microscopic”.
I honestly don’t know where he gets all this confidence from, and even more confused about how to break it to him that the experience is truly mediocre at best.
Please help provide some advice I am really at a loss of what to do and very scared.”
just had my gf leave cuz she disrespected my dead dog
We got into an argument cuz I wanted a password on my old phone (I recently found it), I forgot it so I asked her and she said ” you probably still have pictures of your ex so no”
we got into argument and she ended up saying it’s just a dog.
I had nothing but him; no friends, family, nothing, but he was always by my side. I’d wake up and he’d somehow gotten between my arms at night to cuddle, he was more than my best friend.
She kept saying I’m your girlfriend, that’s just a dog, a dead dog. I’ve always hated humans and people wonder why I’ll always choose an animal before them.
Netizens’ comments
I’m stone cold sober and I don’t even know how OP went from asking for a forgotten password for an old phone to “you probably still have pictures of your ex” to dead dog?? Like, what…
After I had gotten a rescue dog that had a sad past, we had agreed this would be the dog’s last home. About 5 years into having this wonderful dog, my partner asked “what would you do if I said you had to get rid of the dog?” I replied, “I’d miss you a lot”. I’m now with a wonderful partner who sees animals as family.
In a startling incident that took place on the evening of October 17, a red Mercedes vehicle met with a dramatic accident along Nicoll Highway.
The vehicle was involved in a collision with a white Toyota, which resulted in an overturning of the Mercedes.
The Accident Scene
The accident occurred along Nicoll Highway and it was recorded on the dashcam of another car that was behind when the accident occurred.
The footage reveals that the red Mercedes was seen accelerating towards the white Toyota and rear-ending it, however the impact sent the Mercedes flying instead, going airborne and flipping over onto its side.
The Toyota, on the other hand, was sent veering onto the left side of the road before hitting the guard rail and coming to a halt.
Emergency Response
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was promptly alerted to the accident that occurred along Nicoll Highway at approximately 9:25 pm on October 17.
Upon their arrival, SCDF assessed two individuals for minor injuries. However, both declined the offer to be sent to the hospital, suggesting that they had escaped the accident with relatively minor harm.
Netizens’ comments
Toyota rear axle very solid, Mercedes front left tire lug nuts probably over tighten by some Beng tire shop without using torque wrench; all the bolts failed causing the wheel to fly free
Bikers always stop to help. Really appreciate that culture.
Toyota is so powerful and durable.
I love the ‘Aiyoyoyoyoyoyo’. Great storytelling uncle.
Most drivers hate bikers for speeding and lane spitting and will even endanger their lives but they are the ones who usually stop to help in times of accidents…
That is the reason why never buy a Mercedes
SG version of Fast and Furious is Fast and Toopid.
