In recent years, Singapore has seen a rise in the prevalence of sham marriages, where individuals enter into marriages for fraudulent purposes.

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority reported that between January and September in 2024, there were 32 cases of marriage of convenience, up from four cases during the same period in 2023.

Will this growing trend in sham marriages lead to social problems in the future? What more can we do to protect the integrity of marriage as a legal institution in the country?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Joleen Wong, Family & Divorce Lawyer and Partner at I.R.B. Law to find out more. 

In recent years, Singapore has seen a rise in the prevalence of sham marriages, where individuals enter into marriages for fraudulent purposes.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority reported that between January and September in 2024, there were 32 cases of marriage of convenience, up from four cases during the same period in 2023.
Will this growing trend in sham marriages lead to social problems in the future?&nbsp;What more can we do to protect the integrity of marriage as a legal institution in the country?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Joleen Wong, Family &amp; Divorce Lawyer and Partner at I.R.B. Law to find out more.&nbsp;

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.