Illegal Immigrants Rescued at sea off Sembawang. On 8 Dec 2003 at 1.17am, Police Coast Guard picked up four illegal immigrants from the sea off Sembawang. The three Myanmese men and PRC woman were trying to swim across the Johor Straits into Singapore, with nothing more than a child's float and a black plastic bag of belongings. They had no legal papers. For that, they had paid unscrupulous agents $800 to $1000 each. Murder of Shahrul Hameed s/o Malikkan Pilla. On 16 Oct 03 at about 7.40pm, 72-year-old Shahrul Hameed, a security guard, took over the night shift at a warehouse complex at 6 Toh Guan Road East. The next morning, at about 8.14am, the cleaner found him. He was dead. On 17 Feb 04 at about 1pm, a 60-year-old woman was approached by a stranger for help in carrying some items. They were joined by a second, who offered to buy the items. The first leaves to get more of the items to sell to the second. A third man appears and offers to buy the items from the second at a higher price. Credit Card Fraud Crimewatch offers crime prevention advice on a credit card scam, where the conman would call up unsuspecting credit card account holders and ask for their credit card account number and the three-digit card.
Operation "Firestone" Manhunt for SARS robber. When SARS broke out in the middle of last year, members of the public were advised to wear masks to protect themselves from the deadly virus. Many did. But some had more than just personal protection in mind. On 13 April 2003 at about 7pm, a lone robber hit a betting centre at Clementi West St 2. 10 minutes later, he robbed a goldsmith across the road at Ginza Plaza. He was masked and armed with a 'gun'. How safe is Internet Banking? On 19th June 2002 more than $62,000 was siphoned off from 28 bank accounts via the internet. How did the culprit break into the victim's systems? Does this mean that internet banking is unsafe? Are there ways we can protect ourselves from being unwitting victims of the same crime? Crimewatch brings you the answers to all these and more. Hawkers Cheated This scam first surfaced in April 2003. There have been more than 35 cases reported since. The victims are hawkers at food centres or shop owners.
Taxi con In March 2003, a pair of cheats decided to make taxi drivers the primary targets in crime spree. The cheats would con the drivers into handing over their cash and mobile phones on false pretences. The pair was finally apprehended by G Div. K9 tails This Crimewatch special feature provides some insights on the relationship between K9 Unit officers and their canine partners as they work to keep Singapore safe. The segment also features the training of new explosive detection dogs. Do's and Don'ts of cherry-picking at sales With the Great Singapore Sale kicking off in June, Crimewatch features the March 2004 arrest of a syndicate of foreign nationals who came to do some cherry picking themselves - by picking the pockets of shoppers.
CNB Bonus Trail CNB tracks down Ah Dan, an elusive drug trafficker. Cops How to spot a fake The Speed Camera Police appeal for witness to a hit-and-run of an elderly man at Yio Chu Kang (Feb 2004)
DNA Tracks DNA may help to solve the case of a woman who was robbed and molested in a lift. Commercial properties are also the target of “house” breakers. $23,000 armed gang robbery at Toh Guan Road. 7 men armed with parang deprive a business man of his money.
Murdered at Home In 24 hours, police nab the killer and robber of a 26-year-old woman. Police appeal for witness to a handphone theft.
Special Operations Command: A behind-the-scene look Money in Dustbin Ruse Police apprehend a man who cons people to leave money in a dustbin for relatives. Case of Outraged Modesty at Yishun Ring Road A man pretending to be looking a for a teacher, takes a girl to a staircase landing at Yishun and molests her.
Round the island serial house-breaking trio nabbed. See how police nabbed this trio who ent on a seven month spree. Job Benefit scam Con man asks for ATM card so they can transfer money for a cleaner after she has won an award prize money.
Kidnappers Ransom Bid Foiled Two audacious kidnappers kidnapped a young girl and demanded a million dollars on Christmas day 2003. Robbery at Jalan Sultan A courier for a money changer is robbed of $680000 and police swing into action to nab the culprits. Murder of taxi driver at Pioneer Sector Walk. Appeal by police for witness
Two bullies go on a shopping spree after relieving victims of handphones and wallets. A look at the Traffic Cops.
Cracking the case of Annie Ng and her 4-year-old daughter who were killed and burnt. Cheating ruse by trio who goes around changing big notes into smaller ones. STAR feature
Apprehending a molester A murder is solved 8 years later because of DNA. Bogus Government officers
Serial rapist in a hotel terrorizes two stewardesses. Tips on how to keep your motorcycle safe, conning elderly with apples and a real estate agent who loses phone to a client who is a thief.
A couple's strained relationship results in the fall of the woman. But was it murder or suicide? A stolen motorcycle becomes involved in a car robbery.
CNB feature:Erimin-5 abuse Watch how CNB officers cracked a drug syndicate in Erimin-5 tablets, seizing 26 240 tablets in the process. Chap-Ji-Kee syndicate Watch how the police crippled one of the largest illegal gambling syndicate in the last 5 years! With simultaneous raids at various locations around the island, the mastermind and his gang were nabbed with the total bet value recorded for the day of the raid amounting to an estimate of $250,000! Inheritance scam If you were informed that you could receive a share of US68 million dollars in inheritance, would you jump at the chance? Watch what happened to a man who did and learn how you could avoid being cheated of your money.
Masked Gang assault Perils of young girls on the internet and crackdown on loan shark runners.
Couple on crime spree A young audacious couple went on a crime spree targeting youngsters with handphones. Using threat and intimidation, the duo would rob teenagers of their handphones New tool in crime fighting Introducing the TASER X26 Stun gun Crimes against the elderly In October last year, Crimewatch featured a job benefit scam where an elderly cleaner was cheated of her money. Police have arrested the man believed to be behind the series of scams. Missing person Crimewatch makes an appeal for information on Mr Tan Ah Pin who was last seen on 12 June 2005 leaving his flat at Blk 257 Bangkit Road to buy newspapers. Efforts to trace him were not successful.
Members of public assist police in the Boon Keng car boot murder. Provocation on the roads. Online music piracy police arrest three men who distribute illegal music via net.
Robbery! Or was it not? Robbery!! That was what the manager of a popular supermarket cried after being attacked and robbed of the days takings of almost $10,000. But everything looked too neat and well planned... Securing our nation Security measures against terrorism - The Singapore Police Force has put in place many measures to fight the threat of terrorism. We take a closer look at these measures on board our MRT system and at the Woodlands Checkpoint. Serial molester nabbed The last thing anyone wants is to come face to face with a molester! Watch how police move in and clipped the wings of this bold molester on the prowl.
Car export Scam With promise of quick and good money, a trio ran a scam to rent and smuggle cars out of Singapore. A well thought out plan but the Police was quick to uncover the plot. Serial taxi robber nabbed A bold and audacious robber struck taxi drivers in broad daylight. With close co-operation from taxi companies coupled with old-fashioned street policing, the culprit was nabbed and charged for multiple counts of robbery. Pointers on good traffic manners With the upcoming festive season, Singaporeans will be out thronging the shopping centres.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... or is it? What happens when a love affair turns sour? When a man is spurned by his lover? After finding out that his lover had found someone new, a man plots with three teenagers to kill his ex-girlfriend and gouge her eyes out! Suspicious packages Does it concern you? - Do members of public take notice of abandoned packages at MRT stations? Crimewatch highlights a case where a man was arrested for creating a bomb hoax by leaving an unidentified package at Hougang MRT Station. Murder at Boon Siew Building Crimewatch features an unsolved murder at Boon Siew Building where a security guard was found with slash wounds on his back and head on 18 September 05.
Police ends reign of "Terror of Clementi" Watch how the Police managed to link 2 cases of rape in Clementi, committed within a month to another case which occurred a year ago - zeroing in on the culprit, better known as the "terror of Clementi" and finally putting him behind bars. Victim care The segment spotlights the victim care centre set up in CID. The unit looks into the well-being of victims involved in sexual offences. Police impersonators caught Handphones are an integral part of our lives and this has caused cases of theft of handphones to increase.
Love affair Gone wrong: The Constance Chee story Money changing at your doorstep Students cheated Police appeal for witness
2-month robbery spree cut short Four men go on a shopping spree after targeting foreign workers Police solve a hit-and-run case in 12 hours Forensic Management Branch: A look at the operations
Orchard Road Body Parts Murder Police solve school canteen break-in case by using DNA samples left on drink bottles.
EZ-link card leads to robbery culprits How the SMRT and Police track down EZ link robbers Police prepare for the IMF
A case of brutal sexual attack by 2 drunken Indian men, who dragged a woman to the rubbish chute before raping her. Counterfeit case where an ignorant 17 years old teenager was nabbed. Outrage of modesty by an old Indian cleaner, who preys on young schoolgirls with uniform.
Subutex abuse Theft of Brake Calipers A teen who robbed calipers from motor bikes. Unsolved case Police appeal for witness to Yishun snatch thefts.
Kallang Body Parts case Vandalism at Housing Estates Police appeal for witness to sleight of hands conman.
Huang Na’s story Operation Grand Hamper Watch how the police track down unlicensed moneylenders to catch crooks that use high tech bank technology.
ATM Skimming Crimewatch takes a look at ATM Skimming and how members of public can avoid being a victim of ATM skimming. High-end counterfeit luxury goods for sale... any takers? Police conducted simultaneous raids against several retail shops operated by syndicates. The syndicate converted retail shops into showrooms to provide a one-stop shopping experience for customers. Crimewatch takes viewers behind the scenes on how the syndicate was nabbed.
Youths on a rampage A group of youths went on a crime rampage before the Police tracked them down. Crimewatch pieced the puzzle together and nabbed the group. Drink driving - just how much is too much? Crimewatch debunks the myth that it is perfectly safe to drive if the driver passes the breathalyser test through interviews and case studies Condos Break-in A foreign syndicate is busted for a series of house-breaking committed in private apartments. Crimewatch takes you behind the scene how the Police cracked the case.
Underage sex How often do we read about teens with unplanned pregnancies getting into trouble? How often do we read about people getting charged in court for having sex with underage girls? Crimewatch goes in-depth to educate teenagers and parents alike on how such situations can be avoided. Robbery cases solved within 24 hours The elderly has been the targets of criminals and the reported cases are rising. With the accurate descriptions given by the victim, watch how police managed to solve a case of robbery within 24-hours. Illegal horse betting An illegal horse betting syndicate was smashed. Find out what the pitfalls are if you choose to bet with illegal bookies.
The big sleep Buys you a drink which then puts you to sleep. Be wary when accepting favours from strangers. Find out in Crimewatch how Police nabbed the thief who steals from his victims after putting them to sleep. A customs-ary thing Do you know what are the prohibited items that cannot be brought into Singapore? What may seem like novelty items to collectors may be used as instruments by criminals or terrorists. Always declare the items if you are not sure or you could get into trouble with the law for bringing in prohibited items. Up yours! Camcorders, digital cameras and mobile phones with video capabilities help us capture precious moments. However they could also be used by some whose motives are not so innocent. Find out in Crimewatch what was the motive of one such person.
Gone in 45 seconds Being motorcycles with a larger than average engine capacity, they may not be in high demand in Singapore, however they were still the target of a syndicate who was responsible for the large numbers of missing superbikes all over the island. Find out in Crimewatch how Police crippled this syndicate that steals in 45 seconds. The hidden beast Being overly trusting of strangers may allow yourself to be a victim of crime. Members of public should be wary when a stranger knocks as criminals have many tricks they use in order to gain entry into their victim’s house. Find out in Crimewatch how you can prevent yourself from becoming such a victim.
Hell mailers Unlicensed Moneylending syndicates typically use common tactics like vandalism and threats to deal with bad debtors. Last year, a syndicate hit upon the idea of mailing out hellnotes and other Chinese funereal items as threats not just to the bad debtors but to their neighbours as well. Watch Crimewatch to see how Police crack down this syndicate in an island wide operation. Dorm-breakings Think your valuables are safe in the hostels? Think again, leaving your windows and doors unlocked even if for a short period is enough time for a crime to take place. Crimewatch looks at a series of theft that happened in NTU hostels and how the culprit was apprehended.
MSN account hijacker MSN is a convenient way of keeping in touch with friends but beware of who you are exchanging information with. Who you think you are chatting with may turn out to be someone else. Find out in Crimewatch how to safeguard yourself while using instant messaging programs. Armed robbery Crimewatch looks at a series of armed robberies that happened in lifts and how the culprit was apprehended through the alertness of the Police Officers. Sparkler’s bomb Do you know that it is an offence to use sparklers or other chemicals to make improvised explosive devices? Apparently 2 teenagers who did it for fun did not. Find out in Crimewatch how they did it and what penalties you could face for that act.
Case of missing bicycle racks Bicycle racks at an estate went mysteriously missing and irked residents who needed it for securing their bicycles. The bicycle racks were in fact removed by a metal thief who sold it to second hand dealers. Find out in Crimewatch how Police dealt with the metal thief. Bomb hoax with Wifi theft Do you know that it is an offence to make use of unsecured wireless networks belonging to others without their consent? Find out in Crimewatch how Police track down the culprit who made use of someone’s unsecured wireless network to post a bomb hoax threat. Snatch theft The elderly are often preys for snatch thefts. Catch Crimewatch to see how our Police officers caught a couple who were responsible for a series of snatch theft that targeted elderly women in the Chinatown area.
CNB importation of drugs by foreign nationals Drug syndicates thought they could use foreign nationals as couriers to move drugs successfully into Singapore. In this episode of Crimewatch, CNB takes us through an operation that led to the arrest of a Singaporean trafficker and a Malaysian courier. Re-emergence of the apple scam fraudsters An elderly woman was almost cheated of her $55,000 savings and jewellery when she was approached by 2 woman who told her that a evil spirit was in her flat and she can only be cured by a Divine Master. Watch how the fraudsters almost got away if not for the alertness of our officers and learn about the other scams which you should not fall for. Special Recommendation 9 (SR9) The introduction of the new SR9 form is part of Singapore’s overall efforts to fight transnational crime, money laundering and terrorist financing. Crimewatch takes a look at what you should know when bringing in or out of Singapore, physical currency and bearer negotiable instruments of above 30 thousand Singapore Dollars.
Feature on SecCom Crimewatch gives you a special glimpse into the training the Security Command officers go through, from Advanced Contact Tactics training to Protective Driving Training. Find out how the ‘men-in-black’, live up to the vision of being the premier Police Authority in VIP protection. Educating the public on when to dial ‘999’ Nuisance calls to ‘999’ emergency lines are a perennial problem to the Police. About 70% of the total calls answered are nuisance calls. Crimewatch looks at a case where a teenager made a few false calls to the emergency line and wasted valuable police resources. Traffic Police motorcycle task force Motorcyclists remain the most vulnerable group of road users and account for the high percentage of the road fatalities. Watch in Crimewatch how the motorcycle task force of the Traffic Police, goes in depth to examine the trends and causalities and motorcycle fatalities and strategize enforcement and education efforts regularly.
In this episode of crime watch how the police tracked down a group of gangster girls video bashing and some multi-national serial robbers. Also, this episode features Police K-9.
Learn how to prevent against house robberies through this segment of this episode. Watch how the police track down these audacious serial robbers in the Private housing Estate area. Pedophile's crime agains young boys exposed and parents are adviced to be involved in their children's life to make sure that they are not physically or mentally abused outside their house.
Watch how two audacious middle east men steal money from 4 shops in a day using the same trick. A desperate snatch thief who preys on the elderly had to pay for what he have done, also through this, learn how not to be victims of such offenders. With the police, discover how the culprit behind the housebreakings at Woodgrove was caught.
In this episode, see how greed has led 5 innocent victims unknowingly became the accomplice of a conman. These five convicts were caught but not the mastermind, therefore the police is seeking for the public's help to track down the wanted man behind the Lucky Draw Scan known as Lee Chee Kit or Andrea. Learn about the different types of phone scam and learn how not to be one of the victims to such cases. A new SMS service emergency line 70999 has been set up for the speech and hearing impaired to report to the police in times of emergency.
Police use intel and forensic investigations to stop an outraged serial molester. The successful execution of operation Soga to counteract against illegal gamblings. Watch how one can lodge a report through the Electronic Police Center.
A serial theif who steal cashcards from cars turned out to be involved in another case of robbery with hurt involving 2 teenage girls. See how the police nab the taxi predator. Watch how three teenage heroes and a passer - by help the police nab a thief, illustrating the close partnership between the police and the community in fighting against crime.
In this episode, watch how the Police nab two serial motorcycle thieves and recover the bikes stolen. The Police put a stop to a scam targeting elderly and tips for elderly to beware of them. Understand what our Police do not only in Singapore, but in overseas. Our Police force plays an active role in international and overseas peacekeeping mission.
Insurance Cheat Solved Through DNA Profiling. A new identity, possibly a new life in another country. How possible is it for a person to fake death and cash in on fraudulent insurance claims? See how police solved the case through DNA Profiling and meticulous investigations. Police Proactive in Addressing Foreign Workers Issues Crime Watch gives you a special glimpse into police pro-activeness in forging a Community Harmony Taskforce to engage various stakeholders in addressing issues brought about by influx of foreign workers in Teban Garden neighbourhood. Motorcyclists Alert - Recklessness Kills! Motorcyclists remain the most vulnerable group of road users and account for the high percentage of the road fatalities. Tune in to Crimewatch to see how a motorcyclist was killed due to his recklessness.
Youth Rioters With Dangerous Weapons. A trivial dispute led to a gang fight, bloodshed and criminal records for a group of nine youths. See how Police solved the case of rioting with dangerous weapons through swift response and meticulous follow up investigations. Feature on Police Tactical Unit, Special Operations Command Crime Watch gives you a rare glimpse into how Special Operations Command’s Police Tactical Unit officers are trained to be operationally ready for both public order and security threats.
Serial Snatch Thief Targeting Vulnerable Women A serial snatch thief targeted vulnerable women around Bukit Merah neighbourhoods. See how Police solved the case through DNA, meticulous investigations and dogged determination. Safety and Security Watch Group Crime Watch gives you a glimpse of how the Harbourfront Safety and Security Watch Group works in partnership with Police to make the Harbourfront area a safe and secure place for all. Traffic Police Gets Tough With Drink Drivers Drink driving arrests hit a high of 4009 cases in 2007, the highest in 10 years. Tune in to Crime Watch to see how Traffic Police gets tough with drink drivers. Remember if you drink, please do not drive. If you drink and drive, you will be putting other road users’ and your own life at risk.
Murder case – Nonoi In March 2006, the nation was shocked by a highly publicised case of missing-turn-murdered little girl, Nonoi. Many members of the public joined in to search for the girl but when the body was finally found, the case had a dramatic change of events. See how the Police investigators work meticulously to piece together evidences on this high profile murder case. Phone scam – kidnap hoaxes Phone scam is one of the key crime concerns in 2008. In October 2008, four elderly victims were conned into parting their hard-earned money after they were cheated into believing that their children were kidnapped. See how a vigilant woman did not fall prey to the same series of phone scam with a kidnap ruse and instead proactively assisted the Police to apprehend the culprits.
A ‘Couple in disguise’ that robbed the elderly Despite being robbed at the lift lobby, an elderly victim maintained her composure to remember the details of the culprit. This gave the Police a crucial lead to arrest the culprit within 10 minutes of the crime. However, this was not the end. Police had to confront the culprit with more evidence before he admitted to his crime… and his accomplice. Chong Pang Snatch Theft On Friday, 13th of February 2009 at about 9.30pm, a snatch theft occurred at Sembawang Road - Chong Pang neighbourhood. The culprits have not been caught yet. This incident took place in full view of the public. Are you an eye-witness to this violent snatch theft case? If you have any information on this case, please call the Police Hotline at 1800 255 0000. Also learn how to protect yourself from falling prey to snatch theft. Drug Mules Since 2003, at least 20 Singaporean women have unknowingly been made used of by their Nigerian “boyfriends” to courier drugs. Despite being kept completely in the dark over the whole affair, they have landed in prison or face the death penalty for their “boyfriends”. Watch Crimewatch for a true story of such Singapore woman turned Nigerian drug mule.
Serial Molester - Caught For the many of us who spend hours online everyday, the internet has become a valuable tool for information and communication. Yet for young impressionable minds, addiction to undesirable material can have unintended consequences. One 17 year old was to find this out when he became addicted to online pornography. See his story on the latest episode of Crime Watch! Party Ends for serial pub break in Duxton road; known for its street line pubs, became an area of concern for the police early last year due to the frequency of breaks in at the pubs! Stay tuned to find out how the police put a stop on the culprit who committed a series of pub break-ins at Duxton area.
One-Eyed Dragon The last time Singapore heard about triad members, guns and gunmen, was way back in the sixties. So when a cold-blooded execution style shooting took place in Feb 2006, Police immediately sprung into action. Tune in to watch how, with the help of the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP), Singapore Police tracked down the gunman, Tan Chor Jin, or more commonly known in the media as the One-eyed Dragon. Also learn how the Forensic Science was pivotal in nailing One-eyed Dragon to his crime and how Police left no stone unturned in the investigation to uncover the whole truth.
Rental Scam In these challenging economic times, we foresee an increasing number of people who would turn to crime in their bid to resolve their financial problems. Attracted by the high returns within a short time span, a man in desperate need for fast cash to repay his loans took his friend’s advice to “rent out” his flat to, not one, but several tenants. He and his friend eventually paid for their crime when the law caught up with them. Operation "Night Painter" The number of loanshark reports rose from 9,765 in 2007 to 11,789 in 2008. To flush out the masterminds behind the illegal money lending syndicates, Police mounts massive intelligence probes to elicit information on the workings of each syndicate before acting in one fell swoop to cripple the entire syndicate. Watch how Police meticulously planned and executed an extensive operation in July 2008 to put a notorious syndicate out of business.
Private Condominium Burglar Caught! Some residents in a private condominium in Upper Serangoon were shocked to discover their apartments ransacked and valuables missing when they could find no signs of forced entry into their units. Watch how Police, through meticulous investigation, tracked down a daring and audicious burglar who was in desperate need of cash to repay his gambling debts. Knock! Knock! Blessings for free? Earlier this year, several cases of theft in dwellings were committed by three men pretending to conduct prayers/blessings at various housing estates island-wide. Conmen such as these, employ a number of tactics to gain entry into homes and help themselves to the valuables while distracting the house occupant(s). The modus operandi employed are ever-changing. Remind your loved ones, especially those who are frequently home alone to be on the alert. Pickpocket Syndicates Contrary to popular belief, pickpocket syndicates are increasingly operating in groups, and strike by first distracting their victims. Pick up some tips on how to spot suspicious behaviour and protect yourself from becoming the next victim of pickpockets!
In this episode 7 of Crimewatch, see how the Police caught a violent recalcitrant criminal - Bala Kuppusamy who committed a spate of violent robberies and sexual attacks Bukit Timah, Marymount, Bartley and Upper Serangoon areas. Also, catch some practical tips on safe motorcycle riding on the road.
Disgruntled Email Bomb Hoaxer A resentful man decided to vent his frustrations by sending email bomb hoaxes to various overseas embassies and airlines. His actions created frenzies among the security personnel of various countries and airports, and wasted the precious time of many air passengers. Since the 9-11 attacks in the US, the importance of counter-terrorism has risen to the forefront of police forces worldwide. Such bomb hoaxes are detrimental to counter-terrorism efforts and drain precious security resources. Stay tuned to CrimeWatch to see how Police managed to track the suspect down through the physical clues he left behind even though he covered his virtual tracks well. Police preparation for APEC 2009 Singapore will play host to more than 10,000 delegates who will attend APEC’s 20th summit from 8 to 15 November 2009. This will also be the first time that Singapore will host the leaders of APEC’s 21 member economies, who will come together to discuss a wide range of global economic issues facing the Asia Pacific region today. Tune in to catch some behind-the-scene Police preparations for this summit. In this segment, Police will also share the security and traffic arrangements for APEC 2009 to ensure good security coverage while minimizing inconveniences to the public.
Protecting our Coastline In this episode, we watch how the Police Coast Guard protects our coastline and territorial waters against any intrusion and cracked down on a human smuggling syndicate known as Mat Gajah in April 2009. The Coastal Security Patrol Force Since November 2008, the Police Coast Guard has set up the Coastal Security Patrol Force to enhance the sea-land interface and to maintain law and order, especially in remote parts of Singapore’s coast-line and known hotspots for illegal landings. The expansion of Police Coast Guard’s role to cover the land along the coastlines areas has provided the additional deterrence to potential perpetrators such as illegal smugglers of contraband cigarettes. Tune in to Crime Watch to find out how the Police Coast Guard is now fully geared not only with what happens at sea but also what’s going on in remote parts of Singapore’s shores. Trained to be the best Having all the best machinery in the world will never be enough if the officers are not given the best training possible. Tune in to see how Police Coast Guard prepares officers for the challenging high security threat environment.
In this final episode (Episode 10) of Crime Watch, join the Police as they crippled an illegal gambling syndicate. Find out how the Neighbourhood Watch Zone scheme helped to catch a loan shark harasser. And learn to protect yourself from crime this festive season, with the initiatives led by the National Crime Prevention Council.
Crack down on a Transnational Vehicle Theft Syndicate In May last year, 30 vehicles reported stolen in Malaysia, were recovered in Singapore. Through close co-operation with the Royal Malaysian Police, the Singapore Police established that the stolen vehicles had been smuggled into Singapore by several transnational syndicates. The vehicles were part of illegal shipping consignments meant for Africa, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates. In this episode, we watch how police cracked down on one such Transnational Vehicle Theft Syndicate, in Singapore.
Murder at Whampoa Drive. The Special Investigation Section is one of the premier investigation units in the CID. It's a dedicated unit tasked to solve major and specialized crimes including Murder.In the 2007 "Whampoa Drive" murder, the culprit, a teenager, confessed he'd killed the victim, but the confession marked the beginning rather than the end of investigations for the SIS. It was the duty of the SIS to find answers to pertinent questions like "Did the boy act alone?" or "Was there a Mastermind?" Watch how the SIS officers investigated the Murder to make sure no stones were left unturned. Public Education - How Immigration & Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) E-services can help you? Though a case where the ICA arrested a courier for a Malaysian forged card syndicate, we see how we can make use of two ICA's e-services to check and verify the validity of NRICs and immigration passes.
Snatch Theft. A serial snatch theft targeted vulnerable women around Redhill neighbourhoods. See how Police solved the case through meticulous investigations and dogged determination. Illegal Online Soccer Betting. During the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, many punters may lay their bets with illegal bookies and illegal online soccer betting operators. See how it does not pay to bet illegally! PUBLIC EDUCATION - Electronic Police Centre (ePC). You do not have to make a trip down to the Police station to lodge a police report of non-urgent cases. Tune in to Crime Watch on how to lodge a police report via internet using the Electronic Police Centre (ePC) at SPF's website.
"Dead man tells no tales?" In this episode, we watch how the deceased's tissue became an important piece of evidence for Police to unravel the cause of his death. "Moving ATM" i.e. Taxi Robbery. Through a case, we see how the close cooperation between taxi drivers and the Police managed to lead to the arrest of the robber who described taxi drivers as "moving ATMs" within three hours!
House Breaking and Theft by Night and Day. In this episode, we watch how the Police tracked down a serial burglar who had terrorised 42 shops in Chinatown. Public Education - Declare or not to declare? Do you know that you cannot bring in certain items into Singapore unless you have applied and granted permits from the Police's Licensing Division? In this segment, we show the prohibited items that were commonly seized and confiscated by the Police and the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.
Bogus Photographer". Do you dream of earning quick bucks and gaining instant fame? In this episode of CrimeWatch, see how the Police tracked down the "bogus" photographer who preyed on young females dreaming to be models. "Giving Way to Emergency Vehicles". Be considerate and give way to emergency vehicles. Failing to do so may cause you not only a fine and demerit points but more importantly loss of precious lives. See how an inconsiderate driver nearly caused a tragic when he failed to give way to a SCDF ambulance responding to an emergency call.
"Free transportation" In this episode, we see how police officers' vigilance led to the arrest of those responsible for a series of motorcycle theft. Feature on Public Transport Security Command (TransCom) In this episode, we provide an insight into TransCom, set up to ensure the safety and security of the public land transport system and its users, as well as training of TransCom's officers for effective response and management of incidents in the public land transport system.We also see how TransCom's officers arrested a barefooted thief while patrolling at a MRT station.
"Fake government salesman". In this episode, we see how the Airport Police Division's officers arrested the culprit who posed as a government official and convinced his victims to pay him first for "confiscated" IT/electronic items but never fulfilled the promise to deliver the said products. Feature on Safety and Security Watch Groups. Security is everyone's responsibility and not just the Police. See how the SSWGs, set up to fight crime and terrorism, worked closely with the Police to prevent a mock terrorist attack at Shenton Way.
"Serial Housebreaker" and "Serial Molester" Nabbed In this episode, we see how the Police tracked down a serial housebreaker. Also, in this segment, we watch how two members of public helped the Police to arrest a serial molester who terrorised young girls in Bedok.
In this final episode of Crimewatch, learn how scheming scams prey on peoples' vulnerability. In the "Cyber Love Trap" segment, watch how a female victim was blinded by 'love' by a 'virtual online boyfriend-predator' where she lost her savings and more!If you were informed that you had won a lottery, would you fall for it or would you do some verification? Learn what you should do to avoid falling for such "Lottery Scam".
Watch the meticulous officers from the Criminal Investigation Department at work to arrest the culprit responsible for the murder of an Indian prostitute at a hotel in less than 24 hours plus an exclusive interview with Dr George Paul, the forensic pathologist! Wipe-out vice activities This segment showcases the officers of the Crime Control Unit of Central Police Division in action during anti-vice operations and warning against hotel operators not to allow such activities.
The foul smell of a highly decomposed body, in a flat at Indus Road, which went undetected for ten days, finally led to its discovery. Watch how the officers from the Criminal Investigation Department solved this brutal murder in less than 26 hours, with the cooperation from the Royal Malaysian Police. Appeal for witnesses - "Murder at Marina Boulevard" Police would like to appeal for witnesses on a murder case happened on 18 November 2010. The body of a 36-year-old foreign worker from China was found dead on a bench at Marina Boulevard.
See how police officers tracked down a serial carjacker who targeted lone female drivers. "A Fresh Start" - A 16-year-old rebellious school boy unwittingly joined a secret society and was identified by the school as a "youth at-risk". He was subsequently put in touch with the police. Watch how the police helped the teenager to turn over a new leaf.
In this episode of Crimewatch, we see how the police tracked down a serial scammer, who cheated more than 20 victims by claiming that she could sell original iphones and iPods to them at below market-prices. "Theft of Iphone" See how the officers from the Central Police Division tracked down the culprit involved in a case of theft of iphone, using a free application. "Find My Phone Application" Everyday there are missing or theft of smartphone reported. Let MediaCorp Artiste, Joanne Peh, offer you some tips on how to track your smartphone, via various applications, should you lose it.
"Human Trafficking" In this episode of Crimewatch, we see how the police tracked down a human trafficking syndicate with the assistance of two prostitutes. "Counterfeit Notes" See how the officers from the Commercial Affairs Department hunted down a counterfeit syndicate and how you can detect a counterfeit note.
"Door Step Molester" In this episode of Crimewatch, we see how the police tracked down a serial molester who attacked his victims at their door step. "House-breaking" In this segment, see how the police apprehended a burglar who made her teenage daughter assist her in the offence.
"Knife Wielding Robbers" In this episode of CrimeWatch, see how the Police arrested a group of armed teens responsible for robbing convenience stores. "Unlicensed Moneylender" In this segment, two repentant ex-offenders share their stories and advise others not to help unlicensed moneylenders by opening bank accounts to facilitate their illegal activities.
"Goldsmith break-in" In this episode of CrimeWatch, see how the Police tracked down and arrested the person responsible for stealing half a million dollars worth of gold from a Goldsmith Shop in Chinatown! "Charm and Spike" Don't be deceived by anyone's charming appearance. In this segment, see how an unrepentant and recalcitrant offender hunted down his target, charmed them and served them with drinks spiked with a sedative. Learn tips on how not to fall prey and become the next "spike" victim.
In this episode of CrimeWatch, witness how a small misunderstanding caused a gang fight which resulted in serious injuries suffered by one of the members. Don't be tempted by fast and easy cash. Watch how two young men, who couldn't resist the temptation, were exploited by loansharks and ended up, spending their youth, behind bars. The Police, together with various agencies, have organised activities for youths to participate during their December school holiday.This episode is rated PG-Violence. Hosted by DSP Teo Zi-Ming.
"Million dollar container theft" In this episode of CrimeWatch, see how the Police tracked down a syndicate responsible for stealing a container carrying a million dollars' worth of branded cosmetic products within 3 days after the police report was filed. "Kidnap" phone scam In the next segment, a pair of vigilant OCBC bank officers saved an elderly lady from becoming a victim of a "kidnapping" phone scam. Learn tips on how not to fall prey and become the next "kidnapping phone scam" victim.
In this episode of Crimewatch, watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department solve a robbery-cum-murder case that happened on Christmas Day in 2005. Police is also appealing to the public for any information on the mysterious death of a rag and bone man who was found dead along Aliwal Street on 20 May 2011.
In the this episode of Crimewatch, see how the Police tracked down a serial snatch thief, who targeted lone elderly woman at Bukit Merah, Tanglin Halt and Telok Blangah. We also see how the officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division solved and arrested a bicycle theft syndicate, responsible for stealing more than 150 bicycles at Hougang and Serangoon and share tips on how you can avoid becoming the next bicycle theft victim.
See how consumption of illegal sex drugs brought a man to near-death and affected his life and family. Watch how the Health Sciences Authority (“HSA”) together with the Police clamped down on sex drug peddlers at Geylang Road. We also see how a serial female hugger, targeting lone old men, and picked their pockets. Find out how the officers from the Bedok Police Division sprung into action, identified and arrested the culprit.
Criminals today are coming up with more ways to cheat unsuspecting members of public. In this episode of Crimewatch, we take a look at how an internet chat session turned into a case of extortion for a member of public. Also highlighted is an increasing trend of members of public being tricked into parting with cash in "Scratch-and-Win" scams. Mediacorp Artiste, Joanne Peh, shares Crime Prevention tips for shoppers and retailers for The Great Singapore Sale in this episode as well.
See how the officers from the Criminal Investigation Department built up the case and crippled the Ah Long syndicate, controlled by a faceless "towkay", Khoo Joo Huat, who kept his illegal proceeds and accounts in a secret compartment. "This was one of the rare cases when someone high up the chain of a loan shark syndicate has been apprehended and charged", District Judge Eddy Tham. The next segment highlighted the Road Safety Advisory on defensive riding for motorcyclists.
She recruited 7 foreigners. Her plan was to rob 2 Malaysian moneychangers in Singapore. She succeeded and bagged a sum of RM500,000. See how the officers from the Tanglin Police Division solved this case of armed robbery from a piece of tiny evidence collected at the scene of crime.
He robbed. He stabbed. He demanded for a ransom. See how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department solved this brutal murder, where a taxi driver was stabbed and dumped in a forested area in Sembawang. The highly decomposed body was located 7 days after the murder. Armed with very little information, the officers apprehended the murderer before he could leave Singapore.
She operated an illegal employment agency and coaxed a Filipino to be her runner. Watch how officers from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Clementi Police Division spring to action to uncover and arrest the elusive suspect, responsible for a series of employment scams. We also see MOM officers in action during a "live" raid at Golden Mile Complex
“They came to Singapore as tourists but did their sightseeing at private estates.” Watch how the officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division cracked a series of house-breaking cases and arrested 4 Columbian culprits. Crime Prevention Advisory on HBT In this segment, the Police shares tips on how you can avoid being a victim of house-breaking. Appeal for information In the last segment, the Police appeals for information on a housebreaking case at Winstedt Road.
A deadly combination of alcohol and driving that led to a tragic fatal accident. See how the Traffic Police solved this “hit-and-run” accident and arrested the irresponsible driver within 5 hours. The Traffic Police would also like to share some road safety tips for road users. Amidst the year-end festivities, Mediacorp artiste, Andie Chen, reminds shoppers and retailers to be alert and shares crime prevention tips.
A highly decomposed body was found by a jogger at Lor Sesuai in the morning of 20 October 2008. The body was in the advanced stage of decomposition and was beyond recognition. See how a seemingly innocuous piece of evidence helped officers from the Criminal Investigation Department to identity the deceased and arrest the murderer within 11 days.
They bashed their victims before robbing them. Bare fists on flesh and bones were their weapons of choice. Watch how the officers from the Central Police Division solved a brutal robbery committed by two cold-blooded males and ended their violent crime spree. “The duo displayed a level of viciousness, leaving their victims no chance to accede to their demands. Their violence was shocking considering their relatively young age.” District Judge Eddy Tham – TNP 11 Aug 2012. “Community Policing System (COPS)” Aimed at bringing its crime-fighting efforts closer to the community, the Singapore Police Force rolled out the “Community Policing System or COPS in short. COPS puts more officers on the ground and leverages on technology and close support from the community to bring crime to its knees. Stay tuned to find out more.
In this episode of Crimewatch, see how a small misunderstanding caused a gang fight resulting in the stabbing of one person. Look at how the officers from the Secret Society Branch solved this case and arrested the gang members. Reality Segment - "Live" Raid on Secret Society Watch a "live" raid conducted by SSB officers at the Geylang Road and a discotheque at Marina Mandarin Hotel. Crime Prevention Advisory on Great Singapore Sale The 20th Anniversary of the Great Singapore Sale starts on the 31 May 2013. Mediacorp Artiste, Ms Paige Chua, reminds shoppers and retailers how to be safe from crime.
Criminals today are coming up with more ways to cheat unsuspecting members of public. An innocuous internet chat session turns into a nightmarish case of extortion. In this episode of Crimewatch, see how the officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division sprung into action and apprehended the culprit behind this online sex scam. Crime Prevention Advisory on Phone Scam Involving Impersonation of ICA Staff The Police have noted a recent spate of cases involving victims who received phone calls from cheats claiming to be officers from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). In this segment, learn how you could avoid falling for such a scam.
He sneaked into a shop, robbed and tied up his victims. He left no trail and made away with $25,000. See how officers from Clementi Police sprang into action and apprehended the suspect within 5 days. Road Safety Advisory Next, learn some tips on road safety for both children and parents.
An 18 year old Vietnamese lady was promised a job as a domestic helper in Singapore. However, upon arrival she was forced to work as a prostitute to pay off her debts. See how the officers from the Criminal Investigation Department acted and cracked down on the vice syndicate. Interviews This episode also features Interviews with officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and Ministry of Social and Family Development to share more about the system in place for victims of Human Trafficking.
If you think you have gotten a good deal, think again! A group of Chinese nationals, targeted the elderly claiming that they had dug up hundreds of golden ingots and that they intended to sell and donate the proceeds to charity. See how the officers from the Bedok Police Division solved this scam and apprehended the syndicate before another victim fell prey to their ploy.
“When Traffic Police found an abandoned car at Tampines with illegal drugs, the owner of the abandoned car was still serving sentence in prison. Who then could be the owner of those drugs? See how the officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau solved this mystery from just a single piece of receipt. Next, we have a doctor from the Institute of Mental Health to talk about the dangers of drug abuse, focusing on ICE abusers.
“Beware of giving your personal particulars such identity card and bank account numbers to strangers”. See how the officers from the Commercial Affairs Department apprehended 2 persons for retaining benefits i.e. money derived from criminal conduct within 24 hours.
"He didn't use any housebreaking tools. He relied on your lax home security to commit crime." Watch how the officers from the Tanglin Police Division cracked a series of housebreaking cases and arrested the culprit. Crime Prevention Advisory on HBT In this segment, the Police shares tips on how you can avoid being a victim of house-breaking. Year-end Festive Advisory Amidst the year-end festivities, Mediacorp artiste, Elvin Ng reminds shoppers and retailers to be alert and shares crime prevention tips, during the year-end festivities.
He had a special way of dealing with his sellers. Instead of cash-on-delivery, he robbed them and escaped using a rented car with a fake number plate. See how the officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Divisional HQ solved this case within 36 hours. Crime Prevention Advisory In this segment, the Police shares tips on how you can avoid being a victim of robbery.
They threatened innocent parties, forcing them to repay loans that they did not borrow. See how the officers from the Unlicensed Moneylending Strikeforce / Criminal Investigation Department sprang into action and clamped down on this Ah Long scam syndicate. Interview with Head Unlicensed Moneylending Strikeforce, Supt. Aileen Yip Interview with Director of Council of Estate Agency, Mr Chan Mun Kit
He lost badly in the World Cup 2010 but he wasn’t on any of the teams that played. He lost while betting on the teams! To repay his debts, he was recruited to be an online soccer betting “Agent”. See how the officers from the Criminal Investigation Department clamped down on this online soccer betting ring. Interview with Head Specialised Crime Branch, DAC Kenny Tan Crime Prevention Advisory on Great Singapore Sale. The 21st Anniversary of the Great Singapore Sale starts on the 31 May 2014. Mediacorp Artiste, Ms Joanne Peh, reminds shoppers and retailers how to be safe from crime.
While the passengers on the airplane were sleeping, he was shopping. But his target was cash from cabin bags. See how the officers from the Airport Police Division cracked the syndicate responsible for the thefts from overhead compartments in airplanes. Crimewatch also share tips on how you can avoid becoming the next theft victim.
Young, single, female. He was looking for them on online chat room. Posing as an expatriate working in Singapore, he initiated exchanging naked selfie and worked his way up to ask for sex. When rejected, he threatened to expose their naked photographs. See how the officers from the Tanglin Police Division sprung into action and put a stop to this online criminal intimidation scam.
Don’t be fooled by the cheap price. Watch the Ang Mo Kio Police Division clamp down on an online blog shop operated by 2 female teenagers, that was responsible for cheating. In this segment, find out about the different types of online purchase scams run by various syndicates and how our Police e-Service, for Stolen & Lost Property Index or SPEX in short, can help you as buyers to not purchase a stolen property.
Technology lets us access information anytime, anywhere. But we cannot underestimate the growing variety and sophistication of cyber security threats. Through this segment, we will highlight cybercriminal activities targeted at users of social media, Internet banking and mobile devices, as well as how stolen personal information can be used to commit fraud. Viewers will also learn about cybercrime prevention from experts.
Forged donation permits. Self-made donation tins. Good Samaritans. They thought they had the perfect recipe for making easy money. See how the officers from Sengkang Neighbourhood Police Centre caught up with the culprits and prevented a donation scam from taking place. The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth also advises the public on how they can avoid being victims of such scams.
Knives were their weapons of choice for resolving disputes. Innocent parties were not spared. In this episode of Crimewatch, see how officers from the Secret Society Branch solved a case of rioting armed with deadly weapons and arrested the vicious gang members. Exclusive Interview An exclusive interview with a former Secret Society Headman, who shares his experience of joining a gang. Year-end Festive Advisory Amidst the year-end festivities, Mediacorp artiste, Felicia Chin reminds shoppers and retailers to be alert and shares crime prevention tips.
They came to Singapore as tourists but did their sightseeing at private estates. They didn’t use any housebreaking tools and simply relied on the lax home security of homeowners to commit crime. Watch how the officers from the Bedok Police Division cracked a series of island-wide house-breaking cases and arrested the culprits.
It started with a fake online advertisement for massage services. Once the victims were lured, one of the syndicate members pretended to be the “father” of the underaged girl and demanded compensation. He threw in a fake “police officer” to advise the victims to settle the matter amicably. Watch how the officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division solved this online scam and put a stop to an extortion spree targeting 40 victims
Making cold calls from their ”call-centre’, they offered loans to ex-debtors. Once hooked, they get their runners to harass them to repay. See how the officers from the Unlicensed Moneylending Strikeforce (UMSF) worked on the case and crippled the Ah Long syndicate. Watch the exclusive actual raid footage conducted by the Strikeforce.
A careful and calculated planned robbery. Their weapon of choice. Curry Powder. Watch how the officers from the Bedok Police Division solved the case and arrested the syndicate members in just 3 days. Great Singapore Sale On 29 May 2015, the Great Singapore Sale will celebrate its 22nd Anniversary! Catch Mediacorp Radio DJs, “The Muttons” reminding shoppers and retailers to stay safe from crime.
The gruesome murder that shocked the nation. A Chinese national who killed 3 women, including his lover and her daughter in a flat at Yishun. See how the officers from the Special Investigation Section unveiled the truth of the murder and making sure that no stone is left unturned at the crime of scene.
One of the lucrative and undetectable crimes occurred within Singapore Territorial Waters. “Theft of Marine Gas Oil”. See how the officers from the Police Coast Guard together with their Special Task Squadron jump into action as they crack down the syndicate and apprehend the mastermind.
He waited for the perfect opportunity and struck when the owners left their vans unattended. See how the officers from Ang Mo Kio Division of the Singapore Police Force tracked down the culprit, and stopped his crime spree. Alipay scam In the next segment, Police advise the public on how they can avoid being victims of credit scams.
He waited for the perfect opportunity and struck when the female victims were engrossed with their phones.” See how the officers from Tanglin Division of the Singapore Police Force tracked down the culprit, and stopped his crime spree
Don’t be blinded by love. Watch how a victim lost her savings to a virtual boyfriend and learn how to avoid falling prey to online predators. Through this segment, we also highlight cybercriminal activities targeted at users of social media and how stolen personal information can be used to commit fraud. Viewers will also learn about cybercrime prevention from experts.
He didn’t need any housebreaking tools. He relied on your lax home security to commit the crime.” Watch how the officers from Jurong Division cracked a series of housebreaking cases and arrested the culprit.
In 2013, Singapore encountered a series of cyber attacks allegedly committed by the hacktivist organisation “Anonymous”. A member known by the online handle, "The Messiah" claimed responsibility for the attacks. Watch how the officers from the Police Technology Crime Investigation Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department cracked this series of hackings and arrested the mastermind behind these cyber attacks.
A carefully calculated robbery committed by a group of 9 Indian men armed with weapons. Tune in to the first episode of Crimewatch in 2016 and see how the officers from the Central Division sprung to action and arrested all 9 of them in just 2 days
How did a “Credit-For-Sex” scam’s victim become a “runner” for a Chinese scam syndicate? See how the officers from the Commercial Affairs Department tracked down and nabbed the local culprit. The officers also worked with the Police of the People’s Republic of China and smashed one of the largest scam cases targeting Singapore.
They collected used liquor bottles from pubs and stored it at their “Bottles Collection Centre”. They refilled the bottles with adulterated alcohol at their “Liquor Manufacturing Plant” and sold to various pubs and clubs through their “Distribution Centre”. See how the officers from the Intellectual Property Rights Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department sprung to action, raided all the 3 factories and arrested the syndicate members.
One morning in December 2013, a decapitated female Indian body was found floating in the canal along McNair Road. Her head and hands were severed and wrapped in a clear cling wrap and covered in a black trash bag. See how the officers from the Special Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Department solved who the murderer was, and his friend who assisted in the disposal of the deceased’s body.
Criminals today are coming up with more ways to cheat unsuspecting members of public online. In this episode of Crimewatch, we take a look of how the syndicate used a job advertisement to lure their victim and turned them into money-mule.
He had preyed on “lost children” in need for money and looking for legitimate jobs. He sexually exploited at least two teenage girls and forced them into prostitution. Watch how the officers from the Speciallised Crime Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department track down the culprit and stopped his crime sprees.
He waited for the perfect opportunity and struck when the female victims were engrossed with their phones. See how the officers from Clementi Division tracked down the culprit, and stopped his crime spree. The next segment features a case of a Singaporean who was arrested for harbouring two female overstayers at his home. The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority advises homeowners to conduct due diligence checks to ensure that their tenants are not illegal immigrants or overstayers.
Local peddlers were observed to be blatantly advertising the sale of vaporisers such as e-cigarettes, e-pipes, e-cigars and the like, which are prohibited in Singapore. They showed a disregard for public health and safety, and operated via e-commerce websites. Tune in to this episode of Crimewatch to see how the Health Sciences Authority’s (HSA) Tobacco Regulation Branch initiated “Operation Trident” to uncover and shut down key local vaporiser peddlers.
It was almost a perfect crime. They incorporated a company to offer a landbanking investment scheme. It was pitched as an opportunity of a lifetime and was guaranteed to make money. What the victims did not realise was that the offer was too good to be true as the land they invested have in does not exist. It was a well planned scam as great length was taken to hide their true identites. Before the victims realised that this was nothing bus a scam, they executed their exit strategy and vanished into thin air, leaving behind 41 investors who invested over $1.2 million. See how the officers from the Commercial Affairs Department traced and identitfied the syndicate members and subsequently arrested them.
Computer Hacking and Illegal Online Purchase. In this segment, we showcase how one such syndicate targeted systems with weak passwords. The victimes’ IDs and passwords were hacked and obtained to make ilegal online purchases. See how officers from the Technology Crime Investigation Branch track down the culprits and put a stop to their crime spree Youth Gang. Joining a gang is easy but leaving one is difficult. Watch how a school boy who wanted to leave his gang gets severely punished. “Live” Raid on Secret Society. Watch a “live” raid conducted by the Secret Society Branch (SSB), supported by the Voluntary Special Constabulary (VSC) officers, at Geylang Road and a Discotheque in Orchard Road.
Impersonating as Police officers and through meticulous planning, they robbed the Money Changer and got away with $1,000,000. Tune in to the first episode of Crimewatch in 2017 and find out how the officers from the Central Division sprung into action and arrested them in just 72 hours.
He promised foreigners in Singapore that he would apply work and student passes for them in exchange for a fee. However, upon receiving the money, they did not hear from him again. Watch how the officers from the Commercial Crime Squad of Jurong Division tracked down the elusive culprit and prevented more victims from falling prey to this pass application scam.
Knowing that they were easy prey, a gang of robbers targeted foreign sex workers. With little information to work on, watch how the Police cracked this challenging case through perseverance and excellent teamwork Also, visiting or returning to Singapore soon? Take note of the list of controlled and prohibited items in Singapore.
He targets and molests unsuspecting females on buses. Watch how an alert off-duty officer from the Public Transport Security Command, works with his team to apprehend the culprit. SGSecure Advisory Keep your belongings with you at all times. Don’t leave them unattended on trains and at MRT stations. Great Singapore Sale (9th June 2017 – 13th Aug 2017) The Great Singapore Sale starts on 9th June 2017. Get tips from Mediacorp artiste, Nat Ho, on how you can prevent yourself from being a victim of crime.
See how the officers from the Unlicensed Moneylending Strike Force (UMSF) of the Criminal Investigation Department worked tirelessly on an illegal moneylending case, where they crippled various stalls and arrested numerous runners. The officers persevered and led to the arrest of the mastermind who was stationed outside Singapore.
They called random victims and claimed that they were from the Police. Victims were made to believe that they were being investigated for their involvement in illegal activities and were required to provide their bank account details. Unsuspectingly, funds were later found to be transferred from their account. Find out how officers form the Technology Crime Investigation Branch tracked down and apprehended the scammer. SGSecure - “Run, Hide, Tell” In the event of a firearms or weapons attack, do not panic and adopt the “Run, Hide, Tell” advisory.
Using counterfeit ATM cards and passwords, an overseas syndicate carried out illegal cash withdrawals at various ATMs. Find out how officers from Tanglin Police Division tracked and apprehended the syndicate.
“Tax Evasion” Receipt or no receipt? Find out why it’s important to always ask for receipts when making purchases. Watch how officers from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) crack a case of tax fraud by an electronics store for evading tax amounting to $200,000. “Misuse of Boarding Pass” Do you know that entering Airport’s transit area with no intention to depart Singapore is an offence even if you have a valid boarding pass? Here’s one of the common cases detected by the Authorities.
“House Trespass and Attempted Robbery” Using a cloth as a mask , he opened an unlocked door and demanded money from the occupants . Watch how the police tracked down the culprit in this crime of opportunity . “Online Fundraising Appeals” With an increasing number of online fundraising appeals , how do you know if you’re really donating to a genuine cause ? Find out what you should do before making a donation . "Year - end Festive Advisory" As we welcome the year - end festivities , hear what the cast from Tanglin has to say to shoppers about staying alert and safe from crime .
Was it purely lady luck or was it technology that helped the 3 tourists to win the jackpot at the casinos. See how officers from the Casino Crime Investigation Branch together with the Technology Crime Forensic Branch cracked this sophisticated technology crime and put a stop to their illegal jackpot winnings .
“Legless body in suitcase” Two tissue-paper sellers from Pakistan, who killed a compatriot to recover money that they lost to him in a game of cards. Thereafter, the duo sawed off his legs and packed the parts of his body into two suitcases. Watch how officers from the Special Investigation Section tracked down the suspects and solved this gruesome murder. “China Officials Impersonation Scam” In this segment, learn how you can avoid being a victim of the China Officials Impersonation Scam.
“HDB Vice Activities” From streets to heartland, using house as camouflage to facilitate their vice activities. Through meticulous interviews and investigations lead to the arrest of the man who rented the house and sub - letting out to ladies providing sexual services for monetary. Watch how officers from the Specialised Crime Division tracked him down and solved the case. “Fraudulent Purchase Scam Charged to Mobile Phone Bill” Learn how you can avoid being a victim of the Mobile Phone Fraudulent Purchase Scam.
"Serial Snatch Theft" The suspect targeted the senior citizens who are vulnerable to crime, and struck when the victims are least aware of their surroundings. Watch how officers from the Clementi Police Division tracked him down and solved the case with the help of Police cameras. "Online Credit Card Phishing Scam" Learn how you can avoid being a victim of the Online Credit Card Phishing Scam.
Watch how a supposedly fun night out with friends at a club went wrong for the victim which eventually led to his death. Through meticulous investigations and forensics capabilities, officers from the Central Police Division managed to track down and arrest the suspect. Advisory: - Tips on preventing crime in nightclubs - Crime prevention measures to adopt during Great Singapore Sales - Steps to avoid being a victim of Online Purchase Scams
Watch how the drug abusers made use of chalet stay to disguise for their drug activities. Through extensive investigations and intelligence work by Central Narcotics Bureau officers, several suspects were arrested for drugs related offences. Advisory: Safeguard your WhatsApp accounts against scammers.
Watch how officers from the Commercial Affairs Department conducted extensive investigations which resulted in the arrest of a female money mule who tried to avoid detection by extracting ill-gotten gains from Singapore. Advisory: In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against email impersonation scams.
Watch how officers from the Central Police Division conducted extensive investigations and enquiries which led to the arrest of three suspects involved in the theft from person cases. Advisory: In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against Investment scams
Cybercrime: Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted extensive investigations and enquiries which led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man involved in the first Dark – Web related cybercrime in Singapore. Advisory: In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against Cybercrime.
A Series of Burglaries: A house was ransacked while another was broken into over a span of 2 days. Watch how the police managed to solve a series of break-ins and identify the burglars before making arrests within 24 hours of the crime. Advisory: Tips on how to safeguard your home and protect yourself when shopping online and at the stores this festive season.
Western Union Robbery: Watch how officers from the Bedok Division conducted extensive investigations and enquiries which led to the arrest of a male subject who robbed the Western Union. Advisory: In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against Loan scams.
In the early hours of Feb 14, 2016, a temple helper who lived at Choa Chua Kang Combined Temple was found lying in a pool of blood. The murder victim had numerous external injuries all over his head and body, and there was a trail of bloody footprints leading from the body to the back gate of the temple. Although the suspect tried to conceal his identity by disguising himself when he committed the crime, the effort and persistence of the police.
Watch how officers from the Central Police Division and the Criminal Investigation Department conducted extensive investigations and analysis of the technological evidence collected to establish the identity of a man who used elaborate methods to gain unauthorised access to different Facebook accounts, and impersonated the different users to deceive the victims into sending compromising photos of themselves for his own sexual gratification.
Watch how officers from the Traffic Police arrested two men for taking part in an unauthorised speed trial. The men were eventually jailed, banned from driving and had their super cars forfeited to the state. Watch how officers from the Traffic Police managed to arrest the suspect responsible for a hit-and-run accident with only a broken side mirror as a possible lead. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against Loan
Watch how officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division meticulously combed through hours of CCTV footages, mounted expansive ground work and skilfully connected the evidence to establish the identity of the suspects. Both suspects were eventually arrested by the police within three weeks from the reported crime. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself during the Great Singapore Sales.
Watch how officers from the Bedok Police Division trawled through more than 300 hours of CCTV footage and interviewed more than 10 witnesses to ascertain the identity of the four suspects who stole more than 1,000 pieces of merchandise, worth over $44,000, from multiple stores island-wide. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against e-Commerce Scams.
Watch how officers from the Clementi Police Division conducted extensive investigations into an elaborate business scam, where the victim was cheated of S$1.5 million. All four suspects were swiftly arrested within three days from the reported crime, and close to 1.2 million dollars was successfully recoverd by the Police. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against Unauthorised Online Trading Platforms.
Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation trawled through more than 200 hours of CCTV footage and interviewed more than 20 witnesses to ascertain the identity of the suspect. He was eventually arrested by the Police within 2 weeks of the first reported crime. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against WhatsApp Scam.
Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and the Technology Crime Forensics Branch persevered in their investigations, and spared no effort to crack down on vice activities, and bring the perpetrators to justice. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against Credit-for-Sex Scam.
Watch how officers from the Central Police Division persevered in their investigations, and arrested two subjects for robbery and recovered more than $30,000 worth of valuables. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against E-Commerce Scam.
Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and Technology Crime Investigation Branch conducted extensive investigation and eventually arrested the suspects within 2 weeks from the reported crime. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against Business E-Mail Impersonation Scam.
Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department worked tirelessly to process various evidence collected and trawl through more than 100 hours of CCTV footage to establish the identity of a suspect who disguised himself while committing a crime. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against e-commerce scams.
Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department and Central Police Division work tirelessly round the clock, trawling through hours of CCTV footages and interviewing witnesses to ascertain the identities of suspects, bringing them to justice. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against loan scams.
Watch how officers from Clementi Police Division conducted extensive ground investigations and trawled through hours of CCTV footages to establish the identity of the two suspects. Both men were arrested by the Police within 16 hours of the reported crime. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against bank impersonation scams.
Watch how officers from the Commercial Affairs Department worked tirelessly round the clock and conducted extensive investigations to ascertain the identity of the suspect, who had cheated over 40 victims of more than $38,000 in a series of e-commerce scams involving the sale of concert tickets. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against E-Commerce scams.
Watch how investigation officers and forensic officers from the Criminal Investigation Department worked tirelessly round-the-clock to trawl through more than 100 hours of CCTV footages, interview more than 60 witnesses, and process close to 200 pieces of exhibits gathered from the crime scenes to ascertain the accused's involvement in the crime. The accused was arrested by the Police within five days after the missing person report was lodged. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against scammers who may be impersonating as your family or friends on WhatsApp.
Watch how valuable information and in-vehicle camera footages provided by members of the public aided the police in identifying the suspect, who was responsible for the theft of a car containing valuables worth more than SG$23,500. Muhammad Ibni Bin Adam was eventually arrested within 72 hours of the reported crime. The solving of this case reaffirms the close partnership between the police and the community and the important role the public plays in fighting crime. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against internet love scams.
Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department persevered in their investigations, to bring the two suspects facilitating online vice activities to justice. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against social media impersonation scams.
Watch how officers from the Ang Mo Kio Police Division worked tirelessly round the clock and conducted extensive investigations to ascertain the involvement of the two accused in the crime. Both men were arrested within 4 days of the reported crime and brought to justice. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against phishing scams.
Watch how Crime Strike Force officers from the various land divisions worked closely with officers from the Criminal Investigation Department to conduct extensive investigations to ascertain the identity of the accused involved in the series of loanshark harassment cases. The accused was eventually arrested within four days of the first reported crime.
Watch how officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division worked tirelessly on the available leads and arrested Daryl Cheong within 4 hours of the reported crime for cheating a victim of more than $170,000 in a single transaction.
Watch how investigation and forensic officers from the Criminal Investigation Department worked tirelessly round the clock, to trawl through more than 100 hours of CCTV footage, interviewed more than 60 witnesses, and process close to 150 pieces of exhibits gathered from the crime scene to ascertain the Accused’s involvement in the crime. Forensic scientists from the Health Sciences Authority also assisted with the examination of the evidence gathered. With assistance from the Royal Malaysia Police, the Accused was eventually arrested and brought to justice. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against phishing scams involving fake parcel deliveries.
Watch how officers from the Clementi Police Division conducted extensive ground investigations and trawled through hours of CCTV footages to establish the identity of the suspect. Danny Lee Kok Meng was eventually arrested by the Police within 15 hours of the reported crime. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard your Whatsapp account against scammers.
Watch how officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau conducted extensive ground Investigations to track down a toddler who was in a drug trafficker’s custody. The CNB officers’ dedication and diligence help bring the drug offenders to justice, and saved an innocent young child from further harm. In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against fake job advertisement scams.
Watch how the cybercrime response team officers from Tanglin Division conducted extensive investigations and worked tirelessly round the clock to arrest the suspect, who had made close to $6,000 worth of unauthorised purchases online using compromised accounts. Under the Computer Misuse Act, or CMA, it is an offence to use personal information obtained or believed to be obtained via an act in breach of the CMA to commit or to facilitate an offence. In this episode, we will share tips how to safeguard your online accounts to prevent them from being misused by criminals for crime and scams.
A fatal hit-and-run accident with nothing more than pieces of broken vehicle fragments left behind. Watch how officers from the Traffic Police conducted extensive ground investigations and trawled thorough hours of CCTV footage to establish the identity of the suspect. The suspect was eventually arrested by the Police within 24 hours of the reported crime. In this episode, we share tips on how to safeguard yourself against Government Official Impersonation scams.
A robber, who went to great lengths to conceal his identity to evade detection, made off with $120,000 worth of stolen jewellery from a pawnshop. Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted extensive ground investigations, trawled through more than 200 hours of CCTV footage, and eventually arrested him and his other accomplices within 48 hours.
A trio of friends with several others, cheated a rideshare company of over $26,000 from rides that did not take place. Watch how officers from the Commercial Affairs Department conducted extensive ground investigations, worked tirelessly round the clock to establish the identities of the suspects, and eventually arrested them.
