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Mischief Under the Penal Code of Singapore

Mischief Under the Penal Code of Singapore

Introduction Mischief can generally be categorized as an offence against someone’s property. It can be either public property or private property. Any change in such property or even its destruction can be classified as an offence of mischief under the Penal Code....
Criminal Intimidation in Singapore

Criminal Intimidation in Singapore

Introduction Making a threat against someone may appear inconsequential to yourself, but it might put you in prison even if you were only attempting to startle the individual and would not have carried it out. Making threats to an individual to harm him as a person or...
Extortion in Singapore – FAQs

Extortion in Singapore – FAQs

What does Extortion generally mean? Extortion is the illegal acquisition of money or property by intimidation. Threats to injure a person or his property, threats to accuse him of a crime, or threats to expose humiliating information are all instances of extortion if...
Criminal Trespass in Singapore

Criminal Trespass in Singapore

Introduction It is not unusual to read about incidences of trespass to property or land in Singapore. Trespass occurs when someone enters another’s property without their permission or remains on their property illegally. The Penal Code governs criminal trespass....
Receiving Stolen Property in Singapore – FAQs

Receiving Stolen Property in Singapore – FAQs

What is a “Stolen Property” under Criminal Law? The explanation of stolen property is provided under section 410 of the Penal Code. Stolen property is such property, the possession of which is gained through: a) Theft b) Extortion c) Robbery d) Criminal...