Crimewatch (SG)

Impersonating as Police officers and through meticulous planning, they robbed the Money Changer and got away with $1,000,000. Tune in to the first episode of Crimewatch in 2017 and find out how the officers from the Central Division sprung into action and arrested them in just 72 hours.

He promised foreigners in Singapore that he would apply work and student passes for them in exchange for a fee. However, upon receiving the money, they did not hear from him again. Watch how the officers from the Commercial Crime Squad of Jurong Division tracked down the elusive culprit and prevented more victims from falling prey to this pass application scam.

Knowing that they were easy prey, a gang of robbers targeted foreign sex workers. With little information to work on, watch how the Police cracked this challenging case through perseverance and excellent teamwork Also, visiting or returning to Singapore soon? Take note of the list of controlled and prohibited items in Singapore.

He targets and molests unsuspecting females on buses. Watch how an alert off-duty officer from the Public Transport Security Command, works with his team to apprehend the culprit. SGSecure Advisory Keep your belongings with you at all times. Don’t leave them unattended on trains and at MRT stations. Great Singapore Sale (9th June 2017 – 13th Aug 2017) The Great Singapore Sale starts on 9th June 2017. Get tips from Mediacorp artiste, Nat Ho, on how you can prevent yourself from being a victim of crime.

See how the officers from the Unlicensed Moneylending Strike Force (UMSF) of the Criminal Investigation Department worked tirelessly on an illegal moneylending case, where they crippled various stalls and arrested numerous runners. The officers persevered and led to the arrest of the mastermind who was stationed outside Singapore.

They called random victims and claimed that they were from the Police. Victims were made to believe that they were being investigated for their involvement in illegal activities and were required to provide their bank account details. Unsuspectingly, funds were later found to be transferred from their account. Find out how officers form the Technology Crime Investigation Branch tracked down and apprehended the scammer. SGSecure - “Run, Hide, Tell” In the event of a firearms or weapons attack, do not panic and adopt the “Run, Hide, Tell” advisory.

Using counterfeit ATM cards and passwords, an overseas syndicate carried out illegal cash withdrawals at various ATMs. Find out how officers from Tanglin Police Division tracked and apprehended the syndicate.

“Tax Evasion” Receipt or no receipt? Find out why it’s important to always ask for receipts when making purchases. Watch how officers from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) crack a case of tax fraud by an electronics store for evading tax amounting to $200,000. “Misuse of Boarding Pass” Do you know that entering Airport’s transit area with no intention to depart Singapore is an offence even if you have a valid boarding pass? Here’s one of the common cases detected by the Authorities.

“House Trespass and Attempted Robbery” Using a cloth as a mask , he opened an unlocked door and demanded money from the occupants . Watch how the police tracked down the culprit in this crime of opportunity . “Online Fundraising Appeals” With an increasing number of online fundraising appeals , how do you know if you’re really donating to a genuine cause ? Find out what you should do before making a donation . "Year - end Festive Advisory" As we welcome the year - end festivities , hear what the cast from Tanglin has to say to shoppers about staying alert and safe from crime .

Was it purely lady luck or was it technology that helped the 3 tourists to win the jackpot at the casinos. See how officers from the Casino Crime Investigation Branch together with the Technology Crime Forensic Branch cracked this sophisticated technology crime and put a stop to their illegal jackpot winnings .