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New bill targets court abuse with stricter contempt guidelines
New bill targets court abuse with stricter contempt guidelines
Court abuse includes filing false claims to delay criminal proceedings.
SG records $6.7m impersonation scam losses in September
The scammers impersonate bank and government officials.
Oon Yun Cong sentenced for fraudulently inducing share trades under SFA
Oon faces 16 months’ imprisonment and a $12,105.70 fine.
Ramp-and-dump suspect extradited to Hong Kong after Singapore arrest
The suspect will face a securities fraud charge.
Gov't clarifies due diligence for real estate agents, lawyers in AML update
It also strengthened the detection and enforcement aspects of its AML framework.
CHO to receive additional $1.63m from arbitration case
This brings the aggregate amount awarded to $3.9m.
AI consultancy firm Let’s AI This opens in Singapore
The firm is founded by Kenny Powar and Neil Cotton.
Competition watchdog investigates HairFun Salons for unfair practices
The company received similar complaints under a different name.
ISCA, COC launches new anti-money laundering initiatives for charities
The two will be subsidising services to enhance anti-AML/CFT capabilities.
Leung Yiu Chown steps down as CTO of Karin Technology
Chown will take up the position of executive consultant.
Former Transport Minister Iswaran pleads guilty to accepting gifts while in office
He also pleaded guilty to one charge of obstruction of justice.
EnterpriseSG, Google Cloud accept 35 startups under AI program
The three-month program is scheduled to begin February 2025.
Oscars Logistics and Trans Point Agency fined $29k over customs violations
Both companies pleaded guilty to all charges.
Vibrant Group subsidiary files legal action against I-Land Industrial Park
Crystal Freight filed a statement of claim to recover $43,489.02 of unpaid services.
Ascent Bridge applies for extension to issue annual report for 2024
The group's auditors said they need more time to complete audit procedures.
MinLaw introduces AI module with Lupl for SG law firms
This allows legal professionals to focus on higher-value work.
The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and legal project management platform Lupl have launched...
Proposed bill banning deepfakes 'a proactive move': expert
Another expert said that the ban will mitigate the risk of misleading the public.
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