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Five motorists to face court for traffic offenses leading to grievous injuries in Singapore

Five motorists, aged 31 to 60, will be charged in Singapore for driving offenses causing serious injuries on 16 August. The incidents involved negligence at signalized crossings and traffic junctions.

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SINGAPORE: In a recent announcement by the Singapore Police Force on Tuesday, five motorists are set to face legal action due to driving offences that led to serious injuries.

These individuals, whose ages range between 31 and 60, will be presented before the court on 16 August 2023.

Of the five, four men have been implicated with the charge of “driving without due care or reasonable consideration, causing grievous hurt.”

The remaining individual faces charges of “dangerous driving causing hurt.” Investigations have revealed that these motorists reportedly overlooked or failed to halt at designated pedestrian crossings, leading to grave injuries for several road users.

A detailed breakdown of the incidents is as follows:

  • 19 January 2023: A 60-year-old man, while driving his van along Defu Lane 12 at the Hougang Avenue 3 junction, crashed into a cyclist. The forthcoming charge will be based on Sec 65(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 for driving without showing reasonable consideration that resulted in serious injury.
  • 30 March 2023: As a 50-year-old was driving on Central Exchange Green en route to One North Crescent, he neglected to maintain a proper lookout near Portsdown Road and disregarded a stop line. This oversight led to a collision with a taxi, causing it to spin and severely injuring the taxi driver. Due to a previous charge from 2 May 2002 under the Road Traffic Act Chapter 276, Sec 65, his current charge will be framed under Sec 65(3) read with Sec 65(6)(d) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. Pictures from the scene are available for reference.
  • 10 April 2023: A mishap occurred on Jalan Besar when a 31-year-old van driver did not comply with a red light near Rowell Road, leading to an accident with two elderly pedestrians. The charge for this incident is based on Sec 64(2B) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, for dangerous driving causing hurt.
  • 20 March 2023: On Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) heading towards Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE), a 45-year-old car driver’s lack of caution while lane-switching caused a crash with a motorcyclist. The motorcycle rider was severely injured. The charge is framed under Sec 65(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
  • 27 August 2022: At the Tampines Street 61 and Tampines Avenue 6 cross junction, a 36-year-old male driver made a discretionary right turn, hitting a pedestrian who was crossing on a green signal. The pedestrian was seriously injured, and the driver will be charged under Sec 65(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961.

The Traffic Police emphasized their stringent stance against reckless driving that jeopardizes the safety of motorists and other road users. All drivers are strongly encouraged to obey traffic regulations to ensure road safety for all. Errant drivers will face strict legal consequences.

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Singaporean fugitive deported from Thailand, to be charged with drug trafficking

A Singaporean fugitive arrested in Thailand, was deported to Singapore on 19 September 2024 and faces drug trafficking charges. Authorities expect him to face the death penalty under Singapore’s tough drug laws for running a smuggling operation between Thailand, Australia, and Singapore.

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A 31-year-old Singaporean man, wanted for drug trafficking offences, was arrested in Thailand and deported to Singapore on 19 September 2024.

The fugitive, identified as Benny Kee Soon Chuan, was apprehended by Thai police at his residence near Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport and will face charges in court on 20 September.

Kee, described as a high-level trafficker, ran a smuggling operation that trafficked crystal methamphetamine, ketamine, and Ecstasy to Australia and Singapore using Thailand as a transit hub, according to Pol Lt Gen Panurat Lakboon, secretary-general of Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).

Cross-Border Investigation and Arrest

The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) of Singapore had issued an arrest warrant for Kee following investigations into two drug trafficking cases in December 2020 and November 2022.

He had been on the run since 11 April 2016, prompting CNB to collaborate with its international counterparts, including the ONCB. Thai authorities were tipped off by CNB on 12 August 2024, and after weeks of investigation, Kee was apprehended on 17 September.

Thai immigration officials revealed that Kee had entered Thailand earlier in 2024 using a Vanuatu passport.

Following his arrest, Kee’s Thai visa was cancelled, and assets worth 15 million baht (S$585,000), including luxury watches, gold pieces, and a luxury car, were seized during a raid on his residence in Samut Prakan.

Lt Gen Panurat confirmed that the fugitive had been living an affluent lifestyle in Thailand despite lacking legitimate employment.

Links to Broader Drug Network

Kee is believed to be linked to other Singaporean traffickers involved in the smuggling of drugs from Thailand.

In March 2021, Thailand’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Task Force (AITF) intercepted packages containing Ecstasy and ketamine destined for Singapore, as well as crystal methamphetamine bound for Australia.

Two other Singaporean men, aged 21 and 29 at the time of their arrests, were later sentenced to imprisonment and caning in Singapore for their involvement in these operations, which were connected to Kee’s trafficking network.

Death Penalty Under Singaporean Law

Kee’s deportation to Singapore brings him under the jurisdiction of Singapore’s severe drug laws, which prescribe the death penalty for those convicted of trafficking substantial amounts of controlled substances.

Singaporean authorities have indicated that he could face the death penalty under the country’s strict drug trafficking laws. Pol Lt Gen Panurat indicated that Singaporean authorities are expected to seek the maximum penalty for Kee’s alleged offences.

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Islamic firm CEO among 19 arrested in Malaysia’s charity home abuse scandal

The CEO of Islamic firm Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) and his wife were among 19 arrested by Malaysian authorities on Thursday for alleged child abuse linked to their charity homes. Last week, police rescued 402 children from these homes. Investigations revealed a horrifying network of abuse, with at least 13 children allegedly sodomised or taught to sexually assault others.

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MALAYSIA: In a major crackdown, Malaysian police have arrested several members of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) top management, including CEO Nasiruddin Ali and his wife.

The arrests were made in a special operation conducted by Bukit Aman’s criminal investigation department at multiple locations.

As of 19 September, total of 19 people were detained, including the CEO’s two children and the child of former Al-Arqam leader Ashaari Muhammad.

Among those arrested are 12 men and seven women, aged between 30 and 65.

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain confirmed the arrests and promised to provide updates soon.

The arrests come on the heels of a significant child sexual abuse scandal involving GISBH.

Last week, police rescued 402 children from 20 welfare homes linked to the organization in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.

They also arrested 171 people, including an ustaz and a hostel warden.

The case sent shockwaves throughout the country as investigations revealed a horrifying network of child abuse.

At least 13 of the rescued children were allegedly sodomized or taught to sexually assault others.

GISBH initially denied operating the welfare homes and rejected the allegations of abuse.

However, Nasiruddin later admitted that cases of sodomy had occurred within the organization in the past, while denying any deviant teachings.

In a related development, three men linked to GISBH pleaded not guilty in a Seremban court to charges of sexually assaulting boys aged between nine and 11 at a religious school associated with the organisation.

The alleged assaults took place between 2022 and 2023 in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan.

Additionally, another man was charged in Putrajaya for allegedly threatening a woman to withdraw a police report against GISBH.

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