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South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the nation to announce a raft of new measures to crackdown on illegal migration as…
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UN experts demand answers as Iran continues to cloud the truth on violent protest crackdown
UN human rights experts demand that Iran reveal the fates of detainees, stop executions, and provide accountability amidst the brutal…
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Singapore: 35 Arrested, 17 Under Investigation in Island-Wide Crackdown on Illegal SIM Card Registrations
Singapore police have arrested 35 people and are investigating another 17 for their suspected involvement in registering SIM cards for…
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Singapore Traffic Police Step Up Crackdown on Lorries Without Speed Limiters Ahead of Mandatory Deadline
Traffic Police officers conducted early-morning enforcement operations across Singapore on January 16 and 17 to identify lorries that have…
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Over 1,700 Under Investigation After Multi-Agency Crackdown in Singapore During Year-End Festive Period
A total of 1,771 people are being investigated for a wide range of offences following extensive multi-agency enforcement operations…
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Singapore: 6 Arrested, 13 Under Investigation in Islandwide Crackdown on Scam Money Mules
Six people aged between 19 and 34 have been arrested for their suspected involvement in scam-related activities as money mules. Another 13…
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China’s risky shadow banks back in spotlight after Xi’s debt crackdown
Bridging the funding gap has become more urgent as bond issuance by the special financial vehicles has fallen to its lowest level since…
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Singapore: 13 Arrested in Island-Wide Crackdown on Secret Society Activities at Entertainment and Nightlife Venues
Thirteen men, aged between 21 and 39, have been arrested on suspicion of being members of unlawful societies following a large-scale…
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Hong Kong stablecoin stocks slump after PBOC vows cryptocurrency crackdown
Hong Kong-listed stocks with cryptocurrency-related businesses tumbled on Monday (Dec 1) after China’s central bank vowed to crack down on…
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Singapore: 8 People Fined for Vape-Related Offences in in 2-Month Crackdown Across IHLs
Eight individuals aged between 18 and 24 were fined for vape-related offences following a series of enforcement operations carried out at…
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France's $6.4 Billion Tax Break for Heirs Faces Crackdown After Shocking Audit
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. France's Dutreil succession regime is suddenly at the center of a fiscal storm, after the Cour…
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Crypto giants moved billions in illegal funds despite crackdown
Regulators and law enforcement have tried to push crypto exchanges to implement anti-money laundering safeguards WHEN US President Donald…
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Over 180 Bank Accounts Frozen, S$486,000 Seized in Islandwide Scam Crackdown in Singapore
The Singapore Police Force's Anti-Scam Command (ASCom), in collaboration with local banks, has frozen more than 180 bank accounts linked…
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Kenya demands safety for its citizens after Tanzania's post-poll crackdown
The safety of Kenyans caught up in post-election violence in neighbouring Tanzania must be guaranteed, Kenya's foreign minister has told…
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Global financiers warn on US insurance risks, Trump immigration crackdown
The world’s top bankers and investors warned of headwinds ranging from systemic risks in the US insurance sector to President Donald…
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57 Nigerians rescued by police in Ghana in a crackdown on a human trafficking and cybercrime ring
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Police in Ghana rescued 57 Nigerians trafficked to the West African country and arrested five people suspected of…
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Singapore Authorities Seize Exotic Animals, Including Leopard Tortoise and Monitor Lizard, in Wildlife Trade Crackdown
The National Parks Board (NParks) conducted searches on October 9 in an effort to combat the illicit wildlife trade and seized endangered…
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Indonesia transfers seized assets to state tin miner as crackdown intensifies
[PANGKALPINANG, Indonesia] Indonesia’s attorney general on Monday handed over assets including smelters and heavy equipment seized in a…
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US: Wall Street opens lower after rally, Trump’s visa crackdown weighs
WALL Street’s main indices opened lower on Monday (Sep 22) after rallying to record highs in the previous session, while uncertainty…
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Philippines central bank tightens rules on large cash withdrawals amid graft crackdown
The new rule comes amid a government-led anti-corruption crackdown on infrastructure projects The Philippine central bank has tightened…
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Singapore: MOM Arrests 4 Foreigners in Crackdown on Illegal Delivery Riders
Four foreigners have been arrested for working illegally as delivery riders here, after islandwide operations conducted by the Ministry of…
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Old video of police crackdown on taxis in S.Africa linked to fabricated story about pregnant woman
As transport-related unrest persists in South Africa’s Western Cape province, social media users are sharing a video claiming it shows…
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China’s overcapacity crackdown faces litmus test in solar sector
China’s efforts to curb industrial overcapacity face their first test in the indebted and bloated polysilicon sector, a key cog in solar…
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Jakarta’s land crackdown brings ‘short-term pain’ but long-term clarity: Golden Agri-Resources
Golden Agri-Resources expects “short-term pain” from Indonesia’s sweeping land-use review, but sees the land crackdown as a necessary step…