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List of major crimes in Singapore

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The following is a list of major crimes in Singapore. They are arranged in chronological order.

Major crimes such as homicide, kidnapping, firearm-related, aggravated sexual crime like rape and sexual assault by penetration, bomb and explosive-related and other major sensitive crimes are investigated by Major Crime Division of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in the Singapore Police Force.[1] Drug-related crimes like drug trafficking are handled by the Central Narcotics Bureau. White-collar crimes like fraud and misappropriation of finances are handled by the Commercial Affairs Department[2] while corruption offences are under the purview of the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau. Criminals which are of concern to the national security of Singapore are firmly dealt with by the Internal Security Department via the Internal Security Act and other laws.[3]

Timeline

References

  1. ^ "Specialist Staff Departments". Singapore Police Force. Archived from the original on 20 January 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Specialist Staff Departments". Singapore Police Force. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  3. ^ "About ISD". Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 17 October 2019.