Singapore: Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2025 was introduced in Parliament

On 14 October 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) introduced the Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill for first reading in Parliament. The Bill updates the Penal Code 1871, Organised Crime Act 2015, Computer Misuse Act 1993, and Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906. It introduces caning for scams and scam-related offences under Sections 420, 5, 6, 8A, 8B, 39B to 39G, 51, and 54, addressing conduct such as remote communication fraud, misuse of Singpass credentials, and SIM card offences. The Bill expands the definition of “intimate image” under Section 377BE to cover AI-generated material, criminalises non-consensual image production, and clarifies that computer-generated child abuse material is prohibited. It also amends Section 292 to criminalise online locations distributing obscene content and introduces graduated penalties for materials depicting minors. By aligning penalties with the scale and digital nature of these offences, the Bill enhances deterrence and accountability across online and cross-border contexts, ensuring that Singapore’s criminal law remains responsive to technological developments, including AI-generated imagery, digital impersonation, and cyber-enabled scams.