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MHA issues fresh Detention Order for suspected match-fixer

Dan Tan to be detained for at least a year Dan Tan Seet Eng, the suspected “king pin” match-fixer who was held by the police for investigation under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (CLTPA) has been issued with a fresh Detention Order (DO) under the same Act. The fresh DO was issued by the Minister of Home Affairs...

FT charged for assaulting 11-year-old boy

A British citizen and Singapore permanent resident was charged in court yesterday (4 Dec) for assaulting an 11-year-old boy. Ali Reza Broker, who is a senior bank executive faces three charges of voluntarily causing hurt, harassment and using criminal force on the boy. The court heard that on or about 17th May @ 6.45pm, the...

Suspected match-fixer Dan Tan held under the CLTPA

Dan Tan Dan Tan Seet Eng, the suspected "king pin" match-fixer is currently being held under the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (CLTPA) while investigations are ongoing. Under the CLTPA, Dan Tan may be detained by the police up to 16 days for investigations and the period may be extended, if necessary. Normally the...