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52 Singaporeans arrested, detained in China over suspected pyramid scheme

52 Singaporeans arrested, detained in China over suspected pyramid scheme

Three sources told CNA those arrested had been detained since at least mid-July.

04/09/2026

From the air, a trail of destruction along Nepal’s Trishuli River flood disaster zone

From the air, a trail of destruction along Nepal’s Trishuli River flood disaster zone

04/09/2026

Nepali foreman rescued from tunnel says he stayed behind to help others

Nepali foreman rescued from tunnel says he stayed behind to help others

04/09/2026

Search ongoing for nine missing Singaporeans in Nepal; MFA working with local authorities

Search ongoing for nine missing Singaporeans in Nepal; MFA working with local authorities

04/09/2026

Singaporeans lured by alleged pyramid scheme linked to investment opportunities in China

Amid a clampdown by Chinese authorities on pyramid schemes, CNA has learnt of at least a dozen Singaporeans who were approached by fellow Singaporeans over a so-called business and investment scheme in China's southern city of Nanning.

04/09/2026

CNA Explains: How does China deal with pyramid schemes?

Following the arrest of 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi, CNA speaks to lawyers in China about the laws governing pyramid schemes and potential penalties for different levels of involvement.

04/09/2026

CNA Explains: What are pyramid schemes and are they legal in Singapore?

CNA Explains: What are pyramid schemes and are they legal in Singapore?

04/09/2026

Malaysia declares state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian after air pollutant index exceeds 500

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04/09/2026

CNA Explains: Why Indonesia’s forest fires could get worse and what needs to change

CNA Explains: Why Indonesia’s forest fires could get worse and what needs to change

04/09/2026

She once failed almost every subject and hated school – now she’s the teacher who fights for every student

She once failed almost every subject and hated school – now she’s the teacher who fights for every student

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From the air, a trail of destruction along Nepal’s Trishuli River flood disaster zone

From the air, a trail of destruction along Nepal’s Trishuli River flood disaster zone

04/09/2026

Nepali foreman rescued from tunnel says he stayed behind to help others

Nepali foreman rescued from tunnel says he stayed behind to help others

04/09/2026

Search ongoing for nine missing Singaporeans in Nepal; MFA working with local authorities

Search ongoing for nine missing Singaporeans in Nepal; MFA working with local authorities

04/09/2026

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