Police investigating video of man allegedly trailing female students while wearing smart glasses
In response to queries, the police on Sept 23 confirmed that a report was lodged.
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SUTD deputy manager, 41, allegedly made over 180 fraudulent football facility bookings, more than S$130,000 of revenue lost
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4 of 23 rabbits abandoned at Seletar roadside die, NParks investigating case
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S'pore silat instructor, 59, kisses female student, 14, on forehead & cheek, sends her sexual messages saying he's 'open minded'
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Police investigating video of man in smart glasses allegedly trailing female students
The incident was said to have taken place along a pedestrian walkway towards Marymount MRT station.
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2 workers at Tuas Port die after falling into the sea
Two workers have died following an incident at Tuas Port on the morning of Sep. 22. In response to Mothership 's queries, a PSA Singapore spokesperson confirmed that an incident occurred at Tuas Port at about 8:40am on Tuesday. Two workers fell into the sea in the course of steve...