The mother of the 19-year-old NSF who died while fighting a fire that broke out at a HDB flat in Henderson Road, has reportedly identified her son’s body, according to Shin Min Daily News.

SMDN reported that the mother of the fallen NSF was seen in white on 9 December at about 10am to identify her deceased son’s body.

She was accompanied by people from the SCDF, as she remained in the autopsy room for about 30 minutes, and she later emerged from the room with tears in her eyes.

The mother told the media that she was “heartbroken” as she expressed her sadness about her son’s passing in the line of duty.

The family living in the burning HDB unit that the NSF was fighting fire in, has since apologised for the incident that led to his death, according to The Straits Times.

21-year-old Muhammad Azri Ramlan, who was in the flat at the time of the fire, said that “it’s very sad to know of his death, on behalf of my family, I would like to say sorry to his family for their loss.”

He added that “they have a great son, he’s an NSF like me and he put his life at risk to save others.”

Recap (SCDF’s statement)

[𝗦𝗖𝗗𝗙 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 @ 𝟵𝟭 𝗛𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱; 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹]

SCDF was alerted to a fire at 91 Henderson Road at about 11.10 am today (8 Dec 2022).

Upon arrival, the fire was raging inside a unit on the 4th floor and the corridor was heavily smoke-logged. SCDF firefighters, donning breathing apparatus, entered and pushed through the smoke-logged unit with two water jets to engage the fire.

Sometime into the firefighting operation, a Full-time National Serviceman (NSF) firefighter fell unconscious in the kitchen area. His crew immediately brought him out of the unit and administered cardio-pulmonary resuscitation on him. An SCDF ambulance crew at the scene also used the automated external defibrillator on him and conveyed him to Singapore General Hospital. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.

SCDF and his teammates are very saddened by his death, and extend our deepest condolences to his family. The NSF firefighter was part of the first response crew for this fire incident, and was bravely carrying out his mission of protecting and saving lives and property.

SCDF is providing assistance and support to the family during this difficult time.

Investigations are ongoing.

MAN TO BE CHARGED FOR DISCLOSING SINGPASS LOGIN DETAILS USED BY SCAM SYNDICATES FOR MONEY LAUNDERING

A 26-year-old man will be charged in court on 9 December 2022 for his suspected involvement in knowingly disclosing his Singpass login details to other persons. His Singpass was allegedly used by criminals to open bank accounts online and these bank accounts were purportedly used to launder proceeds of crime by scam syndicates.

In May 2022, the man responded to an Instagram message which offered him cash in exchange for his Singpass details. After he allegedly handed over his Singpass login details, a syndicate was able to register five bank accounts with HSBC, CIMB, SCB and UOB in his name. The bank accounts were subsequently used to launder proceeds of crime amounting to more than $650,000.

For disclosing his Singpass login details, the man will be charged in court under Section 8(2)(a) of the Computer Misuse Act 1993. If convicted, he will be liable to an imprisonment term not exceeding three years and a fine not exceeding $10,000, or both, for first-time offenders.

The Police take a serious view of these offences. The Police will not hesitate to take action against individuals who may be involved in scams, and deal with perpetrators in accordance with the law. To avoid being an accomplice to crime, members of the public should always reject seemingly attractive money-making opportunities promising fast and easy pay-outs for the use of their Singpass accounts, bank accounts or allow their personal accounts to be used to receive and transfer money for others. Remember that you will be held accountable if these are linked to crimes.

For more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Hotline 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. All information will be kept strictly confidential.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
08 December 2022 @ 11:20 AM

MAN TO BE CHARGED WITH OUTRAGE OF MODESTY

A 26-year-old man will be charged in court on 9 December 2022 for his suspected involvement in a case of outrage of modesty.

On 5 August 2022, the Police received a report on a case where a 19-year-old woman reported that she was allegedly molested by the man who was her driving instructor. Between March and April 2022, the victim was molested on numerous occasions by the man at the vicinity of the driving school along Woodlands Industrial Park E4. Through follow-up investigations, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 8 December 2022. The Traffic Police also revoked his driving instructor’s licence.

The man will be charged in court with outrage of modesty under Section 354(1) of the Penal Code 1871. The offence carries an imprisonment term of up to three years, or fine, or caning, or any combination of such punishments.

The Police have zero tolerance towards sexual offenders who threaten the safety of those in the community. Offenders will be dealt with sternly in accordance with the law. The Police would also like to urge members of the public to remain vigilant and to report the matter to the Police immediately, if they witnessed an incident of outrage of modesty, or are aware of someone being a victim of outrage of modesty.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
08 December 2022 @ 6:45 PM

POLICE INVESTIGATE 376 SCAMMERS AND MONEY MULES IN ISLAND-WIDE ENFORCEMENT OPERATION

Officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven Police Land Divisions conducted a two-week operation between 25 November 2022 and 8 December 2022. A total of 254 men and 122 women, aged between 13 and 71, are assisting in investigations for their suspected involvement in scams as scammers or money mules. The suspects are believed to be involved in more than 1,300 cases of scams, comprising mainly e-commerce scams, internet love scams, job scams, rental scams, Government and China Officials impersonation scams and fake friend call scams, where victims reportedly lost over $9.2 million.

The suspects are being investigated for the alleged offences of cheating, money laundering or providing payment services without a licence. The offence of cheating under Section 420 of the Penal Code 1871 carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years and a fine. The offence of money laundering under the Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes (Confiscation of Benefits) Act 1992 carries an imprisonment term of up to 10 years, a fine of up to $500,000, or both. The offence of carrying on a business to provide any type of payment service in Singapore without a licence under Section 5 of the Payment Services Act 2019 carries a fine of up to $125,000, an imprisonment term of up to three years, or both.

The Police take a serious stance against any person who may be involved in scams, and perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with the law. To avoid being an accomplice to crimes, members of the public should always reject requests by others to use your bank account or mobile lines as you will be held accountable if these are linked to crimes.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
09 December 2022 @ 10:35 AM

A 28-year-old Bangladeshi worker died after being hit by a tree trunk at Toa Payoh while carrying out lifting operations, according to The Straits Times.

He was hoisting a tree trunk onto a truck when it got dislodged and hit him, resulting in the worker hitting his head against the pavement.

He was conveyed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries and died.

The incident happened on 7 December at Toa Payoh East Road, near 1003 Toa Payoh Industrial park at about 3.30pm.

The landscaping worker, who was employed by Penta Landscape was loading tree trunks at the time onto a truck during pruning and was carrying out lifting operations using a lorry crane.

One of the tree trunks then got dislodged and slipped from the lifting sling while being hoisted and hit the worker.

Following the incident, Penta Landscape has been ordered to stop all tree pruning and lifting operations as the Ministry of Manpower investigate the incident.

The worker is the 43rd workplace fatality this year.