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Singapore likely to issue Red Notices for eight fleeing suspects in S$1 billion money laundering case

The landmark S$1 billion money laundering case heads to court on Wednesday.

Apart from the 10 arrested, eight other suspects linked to the case are thought to have left Singapore. Authorities are expected to request Interpol Red Notices to track them.

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SINGAPORE: The historic S$1 billion money laundering case is scheduled to proceed to court on Wednesday (23 Aug).

Beyond the 10 arrested individuals, an additional eight suspects believed to be connected to the case are suspected to have fled the country.

Lianhe Zaobao reports that the Singaporean authorities are anticipated to issue Interpol Red Notices for these individuals.

The identities of these eight individuals, sought by the police, remain undisclosed. Additionally, twelve individuals are aiding with current investigations.

Drawing from precedent, it is believed that the authorities will soon petition Interpol to release Red Notices for these eight individuals.

As outlined on Interpol’s official website, a Red Notice serves as a global law enforcement request to locate and provisionally detain a person pending extradition, surrender, or other legal measures.

“Fujian Gang” allegedly linked to S$1 billion money laundering case

Last Tuesday (15 Aug), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) apprehended ten individuals and confiscated assets, including properties and luxury cars, with an estimated value of approximately S$1 billion (equivalent to US$737 million).

These ten individuals were charged on 16 August. Their identity being reported are:

  1. Su Haijin (苏海金), 40, a Cypriot national
  2. Su Baolin (苏宝林), a 41-year-old Cambodian national
  3. Su Jianfeng (苏剑锋), a 35-year-old national of Vanuatu
  4. Zhang Ruijin (张瑞进), aged 44, a Chinese national
  5. Lin Baoying (林宝英), 43 years old, a Chinese national
  6. Chen Qingyuan (陈清远), a 33-year-old Cambodian national
  7. Vang Shuiming (万/王水明), a 42-year-old Turkish national
  8. Su Wenqiang (苏文强), a 31-year-old Cambodian national
  9.  Wang Baosen (王宝森), a 31-year-old Chinese national
  10. Wang Dehai (王德海), a 34-year-old male Cypriot national

While possessing different nationalities, all ten individuals hail from Fujian, China. They are facing a range of charges, including forgery, money laundering, and resisting arrest.

Singapore police earlier noted that all the persons involved in the high-profile money laundering case are neither Singapore citizens nor permanent residents.

A search through Chinese media sources has unveiled that among these suspects, some are being pursued by Chinese authorities for offenses committed within Mainland China.

Significantly, certain suspects reportedly occupied positions as shareholders or directors in specific companies.

According to records from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore, seven of the defendants have affiliations with 20 local companies.

Subsequent investigation has disclosed that a considerable number of these companies do not genuinely exist, and a few registered addresses correspond to entirely unrelated entities.

Based on the records, although 20 companies appeared operational, only three were associated with genuine registered addresses.

Eleven companies were untraceable, while the remaining six were located in restricted-access areas, including private residences.

As an example, in the case of one suspect, Su Haijin, two of the companies where he held directorial roles listed registered addresses at Asia Square Tower 1.

Nevertheless, Zaobao reported that their reporter was unable to locate these two companies at the specified addresses.

Formerly, Su Haijin was a director at No Signboard Holdings, a restaurant operator.

He also occupied positions as both a shareholder and director at Aiqinhai Investment, a privately held company limited by shares. Similarly, he held identical roles at Daily Glory International, a mobile phone dealership.

Su Haijin also assumed roles as a shareholder and director at Yihao Cyber Technologies Pte. Ltd, and separately held a shareholder status in Meining (Asia) International Electronic Commerce Pte. Ltd. and Sg-Gree, an electrical appliance manufacturer specializing in air-conditioners.

Notably, Su Haijin is the younger sibling of another individual who was apprehended, namely Su Baolin.

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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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