Operation "Firestone"
Manhunt for SARS robber. When SARS broke out in the middle of last year, members of the public were advised to wear masks to protect themselves from the deadly virus. Many did. But some had more than just personal protection in mind. On 13 April 2003 at about 7pm, a lone robber hit a betting centre at Clementi West St 2. 10 minutes later, he robbed a goldsmith across the road at Ginza Plaza. He was masked and armed with a 'gun'.
How safe is Internet Banking?
On 19th June 2002 more than $62,000 was siphoned off from 28 bank accounts via the internet. How did the culprit break into the victim's systems? Does this mean that internet banking is unsafe? Are there ways we can protect ourselves from being unwitting victims of the same crime?
Crimewatch brings you the answers to all these and more.
Hawkers Cheated
This scam first surfaced in April 2003. There have been more than 35 cases reported since. The victims are hawkers at food centres or shop owners.
