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From shocking murders to unsolved mysteries, Singapore has seen its fair share of chilling crimes. Dive into the dark side of history as we uncover the cases that once gripped the nation. 🕵️♂️
Photo: SPF A Fatal Love Triangle On Christmas night, 1969, Japanese mechanical engineer Hiroshi Watanabe decided it was time for his wife, Ayako, to meet his longtime mistress—Mimi Wong Weng Siu, a 31-year-old dance hostess in Singapore. Ayako, 33, had arrived just two days earlier with their three children, ready to start a new life…
The Rise of a Notorious Criminal Lim Ban Lim was once Singapore and Malaysia’s most feared gunman, evading capture for nearly a decade. A skilled marksman, a master of disguise, and a ruthless criminal, he built a reputation that terrorized both sides of the Causeway. His nine-year crime spree saw him commit daring armed robberies,…
At just 28 years old, Nick Leeson single-handedly brought down Barings Bank, Britain’s oldest merchant bank, with reckless and unauthorized trading that led to $2.2 billion in losses. His actions not only caused the bank’s collapse but also triggered a worldwide financial scandal that sent shockwaves through the industry. Rise of a Financial Star Leeson…
Source: Police File Photos Chia Teck Leng appeared to be an unremarkable family man—living in a Serangoon Road condominium with his wife and two teenage sons, holding a respected position as a financial manager at Asia Pacific Breweries (APB). But beneath this façade was a high-rolling hustler who swindled four banks out of $117 million…