Criminal

The Philippine police department made a recent humiliating error when they detained two persons who happened to have the same names as the late comedian Joey de Leon and the former dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Both of the men were set free not long after the error was found to have been made. The event emphasizes the possible difficulties that may …

Three Chinese nationals have been sentenced to jail by Singaporean authorities for a complex scheme involving the theft of casino chips. The group of three individuals used superglue to stick the chips they had stolen onto their hands before trying to exchange them for money. The authorities were informed by the casino staff after they became suspicious of their behavior, …

A young woman has come forward with a disturbing account of a self-proclaimed “trans-pedophile” using her name to promote his abhorrent views online. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, was shocked to find her name associated with such repugnant beliefs. The trans-pedophile has been promoting his views on Twitter and other social media platforms, arguing that society should …

In an unexpected turn of events, Ed Sheeran, a globally renowned music icon, appeared in a court of law in Los Angeles yesterday to defend himself against a high-profile copyright case. The case revolves around allegations that his chart-topping song “Thinking Out Loud” infringes on Marvin Gaye’s classic track “Let’s Get It On.” This has captured the attention of the …

Thai authorities are broadening their probe into a female hotel employee who is suspected of killing at least 13 people with cyanide. The woman allegedly poisoned her co-workers to conceal her embezzlement activities. While the woman has confessed to the murders and is in police custody, authorities continue to investigate the case and are encouraging anyone with information to come …

The woman whose false accusations led to the murder of Emmett Till, Carolyn Bryant Donham, has passed away at the age of 87. Till, a 14-year-old Black boy, was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 after Donham accused him of making sexual advances towards her. Her accusations were later proven to be untrue. Till’s death became a rallying cry for the …

Tangaraju Suppiah, 46, was killed in Singapore on Wednesday after being convicted of conspiracy to smuggle cannabis. Despite cries for mercy from his family, campaigners, and the United Nations, Singapore officials hung him at dawn. Activists said that Suppiah was convicted based on flimsy evidence and had insufficient legal representation throughout his trial. Singapore officials supported the judgment, claiming that …

Tangaraju Suppiah, a Malaysian 48-year-old man, was sentenced to death in Singapore for carrying more than two kg of cannabis. Suppiah was found guilty of narcotics trafficking, which carries a mandatory death sentence in Singapore. The case has generated discussion over Singapore’s strict drug regulations, which have been chastised by human rights organizations. Regardless of the debate, the nation has …

Seven Indonesian fisherman who had been trapped in the seas off Western Australia for over a week have been rescued by Australian officials. The gang was said to be in trouble when their fishing vessel’s engine failed, leaving them stranded without food or water. On April 12th, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority received a distress signal from the vessel, initiating …

Malaysian officials detained Eric Jun Casilao, a major figure in the New People’s Army (NPA), a communist guerrilla group operating in the Philippines. The arrest is critical to the Philippines’ attempts to combat insurgency and restore peace to the area. The Philippine National Police and Malaysian officials collaborated to apprehend Casilao, also known as “Ka Jinggoy.” People believe he occupies …