Tag: Elderly Safety
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Retiree Loses RM88,000 in ‘Phone Scam’ in Kuala Terengganu
Summary of the Case A government pensioner and his wife lost a total of RM88,000—comprising Tabung Haji funds and their life savings—after being duped by a phone scam syndicate in Kuala Terengganu. Police said the incident came to light on December 2, involving a 75-year-old retiree whose money disappeared after being manipulated by scammers who…
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Phone Scam Strikes Retiree: RM88,000 Lost in Terengganu
Overview of the Scam A 75-year-old government pensioner in Kuala Terengganu, along with his wife, fell victim to a sophisticated phone scam that resulted in a total loss of RM88,000. Police reports indicate that the money comprised part of the retiree’s Tabung Haji savings and other household funds. The incident underscores the persistent threat that…
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Elderly man hospitalized after being knocked down by car in Hougang
Incident details in Hougang In Singapore, a 73-year-old man was hospitalized after he was knocked down by a car while crossing a traffic junction in Hougang on November 23. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene near the intersection of Hougang Avenue, where the elderly pedestrian was struck and subsequently conveyed to a hospital for…
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Elderly Man Injured After Being Knocked Down by Car in Hougang
Overview of the incident A 73-year-old man was taken to hospital after being knocked down by a car while crossing a traffic junction in Hougang on November 23. The incident underscores the vulnerability of elderly pedestrians in busy urban intersections and the importance of road safety awareness for all road users. The Singapore Civil Defence…
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Shock in Salgaa: Elderly couple murdered in home; nothing stolen
Tragic incident in Muthiga village, Salgaa The town of Salgaa in Rongai, Nakuru County, is reeling after the brutal murder of an elderly couple at their home in Muthiga village. The victims have been identified as Joseph Kihiti, 90, and his 63-year-old wife, Bethrosa Wanjiku. Authorities say there were no obvious signs of forced entry…
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Assault on Elderly Man in Tipperary Town: Witness Appeal
Serious Assault in Tipperary Town A man in his 80s is currently in critical condition after a severe assault that occurred late Friday evening in Tipperary town. The incident took place on St Michael’s Avenue around 9:35 PM, raising concerns about the safety of elderly residents in the area. Details of the Incident Emergency services…
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Paul Topham Sentenced for Murder of Great-Grandfather Harold Monk
Introduction In a tragic case that has sent shockwaves through the community, Paul Topham has been sentenced to a minimum of 33 years in prison after pleading guilty to the brutal murder of 94-year-old Harold Monk. This heinous act occurred during a burglary at Monk’s home in Wolverhampton, signifying not only a devastating loss to…