Daily roundup: 346 probed over scams involving $13.8 million in losses — and other top stories today

Daily roundup: 346 probed over scams involving $13.8 million in losses — and other top stories today

PHOTO: Singapore Police Force

PUBLISHED ONAugust 30, 2024 10:40 AM

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1. 346 probed over scams involving $13.8 million in losses

A total of 346 people aged between 16 and 76 are being investigated for their involvement in scams where victims have reportedly lost more than $13.8 million.

In a two-week operation conducted by the Commercial Affairs Department... » READ MORE

2. 'I was scared of the stereotypes and stigma': Ex-gym instructor opens up about his journey to early childhood education

PHOTO: Zulqarnain Rashid

As a teacher, Zulqarnain Rashid's career might initially come across as run-of-the-mill.

But the ages of his charges might surprise some... » READ MORE

3. C-pop idol quits group 2 days after debut when alleged vulgar messages were revealed

PHOTO: Weibo/Yu Yuhan

He made his debut, caused an uproar, and then quit his group, all within the span of two days.

Times Fengjun (TF) Entertainment, the Chinese company behind popular C-pop band TF Boys... » READ MORE

4. No ERP admin charges for payments made within 5 days

PHOTO: The Straits Times file

No administrative charges will be incurred for ERP (Electronic Road Pricing) fees made within a five-day grace period come October this year, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said on August 30.

This comes ahead of a new feature on the next-generation ERP 2.0... » READ MORE

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