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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Singapore charges Indonesian traveller with stealing 250,000 KrisFlyer miles to buy pastries and phone at Changi Airport
SINGAPORE, May 29 — An Indonesian man has been charged in a Singapore court for allegedly using over 250,000 KrisFlyer miles from other people's accounts to go on a shopping spree. Rizaldy Primanta Putra, 28, faces four charges under the Computer Misuse Act, news agency Channel News Asia reported today. 'I intend to claim trial to the charges,' he was quoted as saying during a virtual appearance in court. His bail was set at S$15,000 (RM52,600). Citing from court documents, the news agency reported Rizaldy was accused of using 4,672 KrisFlyer miles on June 8, 2024, to buy S$31.15 (RM110) worth of items at Bugis Junction through a KrisPay wallet linked to an account that was not his. Less than two weeks later, on June 21, he allegedly spent another 245,491 KrisFlyer miles — from a different stolen account — to buy goods worth S$1,636.61 (RM5,730) at Changi Airport. He faces two additional charges for illegally logging into those accounts via the Kris+ app. Singapore police said Rizaldy had purchased access to the compromised accounts online while he was overseas. He then flew to Singapore in June 2024, where he allegedly used the stolen miles to buy pastries in Bugis and a phone and phone case at Changi Airport. The offences only came to light in October 2024, when Singapore Airlines lodged a police report after spotting suspicious redemptions flagged by retailers. By that time, Rizaldy had already left Singapore in September 2024. He was identified as a suspect following investigations that included reviewing CCTV footage. He was arrested at Changi Airport on January 11 upon returning to Singapore. If convicted of causing unauthorised modification of computer material by using others' KrisFlyer miles, he faces up to three years in jail, a fine of up to S$10,000 (RM35,000), or both. For each charge of accessing someone's account without authorisation, he could be jailed for up to two years, fined S$5,000 (RM17,500), or both.
India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Indian-origin woman fined for feeding pigeons in Singapore
A 70-year-old woman of Indian origin was fined SGD 1,200 (approximately USD 930) in Singapore on Wednesday for illegally feeding pigeons near her woman, identified as Sanmugamnathan Shamla, was also accused by an NPARKs prosecutor of disrupting a pigeon trapping exercise by chasing the birds away near her home. She pleaded guilty to two counts of feeding wild birds under the Wildlife Act, reported Channel News Asia (CNA).advertisementDespite a court warning in 2020 after being charged with eight accounts, she kept feeding the birds till November 2024. She was let off with a stern warning after she agreed to stop. Eleven similar charges, including one for obstructing the pigeon trapping operation, were also taken into account by the judge, according to a report in WAS ASKED TO STOP EARLIERShamla was first caught when National Parks Board (NPARKs) enforcement officers conducted checks near her home at Lorong 4 Toa Payoh after receiving feedback. Tao Payoh is a town located in the northern part of the central region of about 4 PM on April 11, 2023, NParks officers saw her feeding grain to wild birds and asked her to stop as this was illegal in wildlife without written approval from NParks' Director-General of Wildlife Management is prohibited under the Wildlife Act in the February 19 this year, Shamla also hindered NParks officers carrying out a pigeon-trapping exercise near her home, according to the report. She used a metal pole to scare the pigeons off before they could be continued to disrupt the trapping exercise and also raised her voice when officers asked her to stop, forcing the officers to abandon the exercise, NParks prosecutor Lim Chong Hui reportedly said.'RECALCITRANT OFFENDER'Calling her a "recalcitrant offender", the judge also said that the prosecution had sought a lower fine than usual, taking into account her personal circumstances and the judge told her she would have to serve two days in prison if she did not pay the fine, Shamla reportedly said, "I don't think my health can handle prison."She paid the fine in full on Wednesday, according to the report.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Jackie Chan Has So Far Donated Rs 4,000 Crore. Will His Son Get Nothing?
1/8 Jackie Chan, a beloved icon among youngsters of the 1990s, rose to global fame following in the footsteps of Bruce Lee and Jet Li, becoming one of the most internationally recognised Chinese actors. His youthful charm and chiselled physique made him a firm favourite among young viewers. 2/8 He began his career as a child artist and later featured in Bruce Lee's films in supporting roles, often participating in fight scenes. 3/8 Over time, he carved a niche for himself and emerged as one of China's most prominent action stars, ultimately becoming the only Chinese actor to gain substantial popularity in Hollywood. 4/8 His notable works include Drunken Master (1978), Dragon Fist (1979), Police Story (1985), First Strike (1996), Rush Hour (1998), The Tuxedo (2002), The Myth (2005), and The Karate Kid (2010) and The Karate Kid Part 2 (2025). 5/8 Now aged 70, Jackie Chan remains active in the film industry, known for his signature blend of comedy and action. 6/8 In 2011, Jackie Chan publicly stated that he intended to donate his entire reported net worth to charity, rather than leaving his fortune to his son, Jaycee Chan. As quoted by Channel NewsAsia at the time, the actor explained: 'If he is capable, he can make his own money. If he is not, then he will just be wasting mine.' Jackie Chan also expressed regret over not having insisted that his son join the military during his youth, saying it might have helped "temper his character." 7/8 Jaycee, Jackie Chan's only son with his wife Joan Lin, whom he married in 1982, is an actor and musician. In 2014, Jaycee made headlines after being arrested for drug possession. Following the incident, Jackie issued a public apology on Weibo, expressing his anger and disappointment. 'I am extremely furious about what happened. I hope young people will see Jaycee as a cautionary tale and stay away from drugs,' he wrote. 'I failed to properly guide my son and must also take responsibility. Jaycee and I deeply bow in apology to society.' Recent reports suggest that Jackie Chan has donated Rs 4,000 crore to his foundation, which supports disaster relief, education and wildlife protection.
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First Post
3 days ago
- First Post
Elderly Indian-origin woman fined for feeding pigeons in Singapore
Sanmugamnathan Shamla, a 70-year-old Indian-origin woman, was fined $930 in Singapore for illegally feeding pigeons near her apartment block. Read on for more details. read more Sanmugamnathan Shamla, a 70-year-old woman of Indian origin, was fined USD 930 in Singapore for illegally feeding pigeons near her apartment building. Representational image. (Photo: Ben Lucas/British Wildlife Photography Awards) A 70-year-old Indian-origin woman was fined SGD 1,200 (USD 930) on Wednesday for illegally feeding pigeons near her apartment block in Singapore. Sanmugamnathan Shamla pleaded guilty to two counts of feeding wild birds under the Wildlife Act, reported Channel News Asia. Eleven similar charges, including for disrupting a National Parks Board (NParks) pigeon trapping exercise, were taken into consideration. Shamla was caught when NParks enforcement officers conducted checks near her home at Lorong (Lane) 4 Toa Payoh. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD At about 4 pm on April 11, 2023, NParks officers saw her feeding grain to wild birds and asked her to stop as this was an offence. Under the Wildlife Act, it is illegal to feed wildlife without written approval from NParks' director-general of wildlife management. Shamla continued to feed wild birds on multiple occasions until November 2024, even after the warning. On February 19, Shamla also hindered NParks officers carrying out a pigeon trapping exercise near her home, forcing them to abandon the exercise, NParks prosecutor Lim Chong Hui said. Lim told the court that in 2020, Shamla was charged with eight counts of feeding stray pigeons. She was let off with a stern warning after she agreed to stop. Calling her a 'recalcitrant offender', he also said that the prosecution had sought a lower fine than usual, taking into account her circumstances and age. A first-time offender who feeds wildlife without approval can be fined up to SGD 5,000. When the judge told her she would have to serve two days in prison if she did not pay the fine, Shamla said: 'I don't think my health can handle prison.' She paid the fine in full on Wednesday, according to the report. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD (Except headline, this story has not been edited by Firstpost staff)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Elderly Indian-origin woman fined for feeding pigeons in Singapore
A 70-year-old Indian-origin woman was fined SGD 1,200 (USD 930) on Wednesday for illegally feeding pigeons near her apartment block in Singapore . Sanmugamnathan Shamla pleaded guilty to two counts of feeding wild birds under the Wildlife Act, reported Channel News Asia. Eleven similar charges, including for disrupting a National Parks Board (NParks) pigeon trapping exercise, were taken into consideration. Shamla was caught when NParks enforcement officers conducted checks near her home at Lorong (Lane) 4 Toa Payoh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mountain Gear for Extreme Conditions Trek Kit India Learn More At about 4 pm on April 11, 2023, NParks officers saw her feeding grain to wild birds and asked her to stop as this was an offence. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) Under the Wildlife Act, it is illegal to feed wildlife without written approval from NParks' director-general of wildlife management . Live Events RECOMMENDED STORIES FOR YOU Singapore could enter technical recession, trade ministry official says Covid cases rising in Singapore, India: What's JN.1 variant driving the surge, its symptoms, severity, precautions and vaccine response Shamla continued to feed wild birds on multiple occasions until November 2024, even after the warning. On February 19, Shamla also hindered NParks officers carrying out a pigeon trapping exercise near her home, forcing them to abandon the exercise, NParks prosecutor Lim Chong Hui said. Lim told the court that in 2020, Shamla was charged with eight counts of feeding stray pigeons. She was let off with a stern warning after she agreed to stop. Calling her a "recalcitrant offender", he also said that the prosecution had sought a lower fine than usual, taking into account her circumstances and age. A first-time offender who feeds wildlife without approval can be fined up to SGD 5,000. When the judge told her she would have to serve two days in prison if she did not pay the fine, Shamla said: "I don't think my health can handle prison." She paid the fine in full on Wednesday, according to the report.
