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Singapore’s competition watchdog has launched its largest fake-review investigation to date after finding that around 100 businesses bought fabricated reviews. The operation even used generative AI to make the reviews look more convincing.

Receivers from advisory firm Kroll are reviewing Crystal Jade’s finances, operations and possible strategic options. The restaurant group says its outlets are continuing to operate while the review takes place.

At least eight cases were reported in September, with scammers posing as victims’ children and asking parents to pay for programmes such as youth exchanges and AI courses. Fake consent forms bearing the logos of educational institutions may also be used.

Singapore is expanding access to licensed food businesses for trained assistance dogs accompanying people with physical, visual or hearing disabilities. The dogs must remain leashed and under proper control.

The worker was carrying out concrete-casting works at the Tanjong Rhu Riverfront II site when he fell from the 12th storey. HDB has suspended all works at the site until further notice.

Adult commuters will pay 12 or 13 cents more per journey from 26 December, while concession fares will rise by five cents. The overall public transport fare adjustment for 2026 is 7 per cent.

The man said early batches of the investment made money, but 25 orders later remained unfulfilled. He has since lodged police reports in Singapore and Indonesia, while Singapore police confirmed they are investigating.

Firefighters found an unconscious person in the living room of the sixth-floor flat and performed CPR before the person was taken to hospital. Another person from a neighbouring unit was hospitalised for smoke inhalation.

The AI-generated image triggered search operations and the suspension of water activities at Pandan Reservoir in August. Police allege the man later deleted the image and the related application in an attempt to conceal what he had done.

Police confirmed that the 24-year-old fighter died after he was taken unconscious to hospital following the Fight for Hope tournament on 12 September. Preliminary investigations do not suggest foul play, while a separate review by the Singapore Muaythai Association is ongoing.