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Brunei's police have arrested two local men suspected of robbing a foreign national's residence in Kampong Tanjong Bunut, fleeing with cash, a phone and vehicle. The arrests follow a coordinated multi-department investigation.
A former Thai lawmaker has been arrested for shooting at a government office near Bangkok, injuring two officials. The incident occurs just days after a 14-year-old killed nine people in a school rampage, reigniting urgent calls for stricter firearms regulations.
Myanmar law enforcement has arrested 13 individuals in connection with robberies at two separate gold shops in the Mandalay region, with investigators linking three suspects to both incidents.
Singapore authorities have launched a major investigation into 255 individuals suspected of orchestrating scams that defrauded victims of approximately $5.6 million, marking a significant enforcement push against cybercrime.
Thai police dismantled an alleged underground casino and drug operation at a luxury Nonthaburi hotel reportedly catering to Chinese clients. Over 100 officers arrested five suspects and seized drugs, gambling equipment and cash in Operation Dragon Nest.
Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau is testing innovative technologies including a hair scanner that detects drug use in under a minute and an AI platform that automates investigative work, as drug abuse among young people remains a persistent concern across Asia.
The Philippines is hosting the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting from July 20–24, with discussions centred on regional security, human rights protection, and rising geopolitical tensions. Key issues include the Myanmar crisis and South China Sea disputes.
Singapore police are investigating 550 people, including minors as young as 16, suspected of involvement in over 1,800 cases of fraud and illegal lending. The coordinated operation uncovered losses exceeding $17 million.