Singapore Police Target Foreign Burglary Syndicates

Singapore police have identified a surge in housebreaking incidents at private residential estates, linked to foreign syndicates predominantly involving Chinese nationals. Three suspects have been arrested and charged, while authorities are actively trying to locate another 14 individuals believed to be outside Singapore. The suspects reportedly gained entry by scaling walls and fences, operating as transient travelers on Social Visit Passes, typically arriving one to two days prior to the crimes. From June 1 to August 4, ten cases were reported, with stolen items totaling approximately S$3.85 million, of which S$1.36 million has been recovered. The police are collaborating with Chinese authorities for further investigation and have enhanced security measures in response to the increase in burglaries. This rise in criminal activity comes after a previous decline in housebreaking cases earlier this year.