Crimewatch 2021

Crimewatch started its run in November 1986 and is the longest running English docu-drama series in Singapore. The programme showcases crimes solved by the Singapore Police Force, features appeals for unsolved cases and dispenses crime prevention advice to promote public awareness towards trending crimes.

Cast & Crew

ProducerYvonne Chu

Crimewatch started its run in November 1986 and is the longest running English docu-drama series in Singapore. The programme showcases crimes solved by the Singapore Police Force, features appeals for unsolved cases and dispenses crime prevention advice to promote public awareness towards trending crimes.

Ep 1 Ferry Terminal Murder
22 mins

Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department trawl through more than 100 hours of CCTV footage, interviewed more than 60 witnesses, and process close to 150 pieces of exhibits with assistance from forensic scientists from the Health Sciences Authority and the Royal Malaysia Police to ascertain the Accused’s involvement in the crime.

Ep 1 Ferry Terminal Murder

Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department trawl through more than 100 hours of CCTV footage, interviewed more than 60 witnesses, and process close to 150 pieces of exhibits with assistance from forensic scientists from the Health Sciences Authority and the Royal Malaysia Police to ascertain the Accused’s involvement in the crime.

Ep 2 Housebreak and Theft by Night
23 mins

Watch how officers from the Clementi Police Division conducted extensive ground investigations and trawled through hours of CCTV footages to establish the identity of the suspect. Danny Lee Kok Meng was eventually arrested by the Police within 15 hours of the reported crime.

Ep 2 Housebreak and Theft by Night

Watch how officers from the Clementi Police Division conducted extensive ground investigations and trawled through hours of CCTV footages to establish the identity of the suspect. Danny Lee Kok Meng was eventually arrested by the Police within 15 hours of the reported crime.

Ep 3 Drug Trafficking
22 mins

Watch how officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau conducted extensive ground investigations to track down a toddler who was in a drug trafficker’s custody. The CNB officers’ dedication and diligence helped bring the drug offenders to justice, and saved an innocent young child from further harm. Advisory: In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against fake job advertisement scams.

Ep 3 Drug Trafficking

Watch how officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau conducted extensive ground investigations to track down a toddler who was in a drug trafficker’s custody. The CNB officers’ dedication and diligence helped bring the drug offenders to justice, and saved an innocent young child from further harm. Advisory: In this episode, we will share tips on how to safeguard yourself against fake job advertisement scams.

Ep 4 Cybercrime
22 mins

Watch how the cybercrime response team officers from Tanglin Division conducted extensive investigations and worked tirelessly to arrest the suspect, who had made close to $6,000 worth of unauthorised purchases online using compromised accounts. In this episode, learn how to safeguard your online accounts to prevent them from being misused by criminals.

Ep 4 Cybercrime

Watch how the cybercrime response team officers from Tanglin Division conducted extensive investigations and worked tirelessly to arrest the suspect, who had made close to $6,000 worth of unauthorised purchases online using compromised accounts. In this episode, learn how to safeguard your online accounts to prevent them from being misused by criminals.

Ep 5 Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident
21 mins

A fatal hit-and-run accident with nothing more than pieces of broken vehicle fragments left behind. Watch how officers from the Traffic Police conducted extensive ground investigations and trawled thorough hours of CCTV footage to establish the identity of the suspect.

Ep 5 Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident

A fatal hit-and-run accident with nothing more than pieces of broken vehicle fragments left behind. Watch how officers from the Traffic Police conducted extensive ground investigations and trawled thorough hours of CCTV footage to establish the identity of the suspect.

Ep 6 Robbery
23 mins

A robber, who went to great lengths to conceal his identity to evade detection, made off with $120,000 worth of stolen jewellery from a pawnshop. Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted extensive ground investigations, trawled through more than 200 hours of CCTV footage, and eventually arrested him and his other accomplices within 48 hours.

Ep 6 Robbery

A robber, who went to great lengths to conceal his identity to evade detection, made off with $120,000 worth of stolen jewellery from a pawnshop. Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department conducted extensive ground investigations, trawled through more than 200 hours of CCTV footage, and eventually arrested him and his other accomplices within 48 hours.

Ep 7 Rideshare Scam
24 mins

A trio of friends with several others, cheated a rideshare company of over $26,000 from rides that did not take place. Watch how officers from the Commercial Affairs Department conducted extensive ground investigations, worked tirelessly round the clock to establish the identities of the suspects, and eventually arrested them.

Ep 7 Rideshare Scam

A trio of friends with several others, cheated a rideshare company of over $26,000 from rides that did not take place. Watch how officers from the Commercial Affairs Department conducted extensive ground investigations, worked tirelessly round the clock to establish the identities of the suspects, and eventually arrested them.

Ep 8 Sham Marriage
23 mins

A Marriage of Convenience was arranged to obtain a Long-Term Visit Pass for a Foreign National to remain in Singapore. Watch how officers from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority worked tirelessly to conduct extensive investigations and ground observations to uncover the sham marriage.

Ep 8 Sham Marriage

A Marriage of Convenience was arranged to obtain a Long-Term Visit Pass for a Foreign National to remain in Singapore. Watch how officers from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority worked tirelessly to conduct extensive investigations and ground observations to uncover the sham marriage.

Ep 9 Murder
23 mins

A seemingly minor dispute led to the unfortunate death of an individual. Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department worked tirelessly to bring the offender to justice.

Ep 9 Murder

A seemingly minor dispute led to the unfortunate death of an individual. Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department worked tirelessly to bring the offender to justice.

Ep 10 Rioting
21 mins

A chance encounter quickly escalates to a violent altercation. Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department worked tirelessly to conduct extensive investigations to bring the accused to justice. Advisory: In this episode, local actress Xiang Yun recounts her experience of being impersonated on social media and her fame leveraged to trick unwitting fans into buying products. She also shares tips on how to safeguard yourself...

Ep 10 Rioting

A chance encounter quickly escalates to a violent altercation. Watch how officers from the Criminal Investigation Department worked tirelessly to conduct extensive investigations to bring the accused to justice. Advisory: In this episode, local actress Xiang Yun recounts her experience of being impersonated on social media and her fame leveraged to trick unwitting fans into buying products. She also shares tips on how to safeguard yourself...

Additional Information

Premiered2021
Genresinfo-ed
Seasons1
Parental guidance advised for young children