{
  "id": 15699140,
  "title": "Man charged with stealing red packet box from wedding reception at Raffles Hotel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/man-charged-with-stealing-red-packet-box-from-wedding-reception-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T04:01:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/man-charged-steal-red-packet-box-wedding-raffles-hotel-6474436"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 38-year-old man, Lee Yi Wei, has been charged with stealing a red packet box worth S$1,500 from a wedding reception at Raffles Hotel in Singapore. The incident occurred on Oct 17 at the Palm Ballroom in the Palm Ballroom at around 7.30pm. Lee was identified through ground enquiries and CCTV footage. The police emphasized their zero tolerance for theft and urged the public to remain vigilant. Lee was remanded and will return to court next month. If found guilty, he could face up to seven years in jail and a fine.",
  "summary": "Lee Yi Wei allegedly stole the box containing red packets from the Palm Ballroom at Raffles Hotel.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "Man charged with stealing red packet box from wedding reception at Raffles Hotel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/man-charged-with-stealing-red-packet-box-from-wedding-reception-at-15702072",
        "published": "2026-10-20T04:01:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}