Man arrested after cash-filled red packet box allegedly stolen at Singapore wedding

A 38-year-old man is set to be charged for allegedly stealing a cash-filled red packet box from a Singapore wedding reception, reports The Straits Times. The incident occurred at a hotel on Beach Road around 9:15pm on October 17, as revealed by the police in a statement. Police allege that the man stole a money box containing roughly S$2,000 worth of red packets during the celebration.

The suspect was subsequently identified and arrested on October 18. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to seven years in jail and a fine. The police advise the public to stay vigilant, especially securing their valuables during events and in crowded places. According to the police's mid-year crime brief, theft in dwelling cases increased slightly to 730 in the first half of 2026 compared to 726 in the same period last year.