All news on the topic: Singapore

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Secret bank takeover, offshore shadows, and billions in state subsidies: how Galimzhan Yessenov quietly rebuilt power inside Kazakhstan’s economy
In October 2023, Galimzhan Yessenov returned to the list of the country’s most influential entrepreneurs according to Forbes.kz.
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Uzbek mining giant awards $200m in state contracts to shadowy uk, georgian, and singapore firms linked to obscure owners
Over the past three years, two U.K.-registered firms with no previous mining experience have secured state procurement contracts totaling tens of millions of dollars from a mining powerhouse considered a crown jewel of Uzbekistan’s economy.
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India confirms new Nipah virus cases in West Bengal as doctors and nurses test positive
Indian health authorities are tackling a Nipah virus outbreak after five cases of the incurable disease were detected.
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268 People investigated in Singapore scam crackdown linked to $4.66 million in losses
A 15-year-old is among 268 people being investigated for their suspected involvement in schemes linked to losses exceeding $4.66 million, following a two-week police operation.
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NCA seizes $16 million in dinosaur fossils and London homes from man tied to Singapore case
Authorities seized London properties — and dinosaur skeletons — from a man previously wanted for questioning in connection with a massive money laundering investigation in Singapore. Meanwhile, a fugitive in the case also purchased luxury London real estate.
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Man investigated for failing to declare £22,000 worth of Pokémon cards at Singapore airport
A 25-year-old man is under investigation by Singapore Customs for allegedly not declaring a collection of Pokémon trading cards valued at over £22,500.
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Montenegro court halts extradition of Chinese suspect over torture concerns
Montenegro’s Constitutional Court has temporarily suspended a ruling to extradite Wang Shuiming, a man who was previously convicted in Singapore’s largest ever money laundering case and is currently wanted on separate charges in China.
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Tahir Garayev and the Kremlin’s ‘shadow fleet’: how an Azerbaijani businessman helped Russia bypass oil sanctions
The conflict between Azerbaijan and Moscow that emerged last week risks transforming Moscow into the emergence of another adversary among former allies.
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Credit Suisse caught in new scandal: $4 billion offshore and $511 million fine for tax evasion in the US
Settlement encompasses a guilty plea and penalties related to undeclared U.S. assets and accounts in Singapore.
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British Airways crew member arrested on suspicion of raping stewardess in Singapore
A British Airways crew member has been arrested and accused of raping a stewardess in Singapore.
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Scammers from SingliWorld and TriumphFX sentenced to prison in Singapore
Two Malaysian scammers behind SingliWorld and TriumphFX have been jailed.
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"Shadow fleet" of Russia: How businessman Roman Spiridonov helps bypass oil sanctions through Dubai
In December 2024, the United Kingdom imposed sanctions on 20 vessels considered part of the "shadow fleet of the Russian Federation."
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Singapore money laundering suspects splurged on Dubai real estate
Suspected members of a massive Singapore money laundering syndicate snapped up almost $30 million in Dubai properties, leaked data shows.
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Scammer accused of stealing 4,100 Bitcoin has appeared in U.S. court on charges of wire fraud
Malone Lam and co-conspirator exploited victim’s trust through fake support calls, extracting over $274 million in crypto.
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Alleged Hong Kong crypto swindler linked to Singapore money laundering syndicate
Su Weiyi faces charges of theft in Hong Kong in relation to the 2022 collapse of the cryptocurrency platform Atom Asset Exchange.
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Singapore charges former bankers with aiding $2.2 billion money laundering ring
Singapore charged two bankers Thursday for their alleged role in abetting clients responsible for a US$2.2 billion money laundering ring, marking the first time that criminal charges have been laid against finance professionals since the scandal came to light.
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New evidence supports allegations that the Adani Group overcharged for coal
On January 9, 2014, the bulk carrier MV Kalliopi L docked at Ennore port in Chennai, the southern Indian city in Tamil Nadu, after a two-week voyage from Indonesia.
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Singapore money laundering suspects invested large sums in Dubai property
Three people arrested in a raid on an alleged money laundering ring in Singapore invested over $30 million in Dubai real estate, leaked data reveals.
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The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore
A Singaporean court has begun handing out sentences in a sensational case, which saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering $2.2bn (£1.8bn) earned from criminal activities abroad.
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Travis Kelce opens up on trip to see Taylor Swift in Singapore after Oscars date
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been enjoying his time away from football by traveling around during the offseason to watch girlfriend Taylor Swift perform on her Eras Tour
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Kate Middleton and Prince William 'concerned' about one thing for their children
The three young Royals have managed to dodge the public eye - unless they're attending public events - but as they grow, the Prince and Princess of Wales reportedly face new challenges
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William launches Dragons' Den style Earthshot scheme to mark 'critical decade'
Prince William kick-started his £50million Earthshot 'Launchpad' - connecting innovators with investors in a bid to solve the planet's biggest environmental issues
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Travis Kelce repays Taylor Swift gesture at Singapore 'Eras Tour' concert
Taylor Swift has been a regular at Travis Kelce's NFL games but the Kansas City Chiefs superstar has now returned the favour by joining her on her Eras Tour in Singapore
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'I made a joke about missing MH370 - then the government tried to prosecute me'
Comedian Jocelyn Chia threatened to get 'cancelled' after her stand-up joke about missing flight MH370 went viral and sparked outrage from Singaporean and Malaysian officials
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Inside Taylor Swift's £11,000-a-night villa in Singapore with its own rainforest
Taylor Swift hasn't held back when it comes to the accommodation for the latest leg of her Eras Tour staying in a lavish villa that comes complete with a private pool and its very own entertainment terrace