Chinese suspect in high-profile housebreaking case goes missing after two men helped secure bail

Two men face serious charges in Singapore after allegedly facilitating the bail of a Chinese national accused of housebreaking, who later absconded. The fugitive, involved in a S$570,000 jewellery heist, remains at large.

Fugitive’s Bail Sparks Legal Fallout

On July 22, 2025, Wilson Ang, 41, and Wai Kei Fung, 25, were charged in a Singapore court for their roles in posting bail for Long Zhihua, a 39-year-old Chinese national involved in a S$570,100 jewellery heist. Long was part of a housebreaking syndicate that struck a home along Windsor Park Road on June 21, 2024.

Ang, a Singaporean, and Wai, a Malaysian, each face one charge of obstruction of justice and another for entering into an indemnity agreement, which is an offence under the Criminal Procedure Code. Ang was handed a third charge for providing false information to police.

Elaborate Bail Scheme

Ang allegedly posed as Long’s bailor on April 1, 2025, despite having no prior connection to the accused. In exchange for money, he agreed to act as surety for Long’s S$30,000 bail, backed by a secret indemnity agreement with an individual identified only as “BBQ”.

Wai’s involvement included couriering the bail sum in cash to Ang and personally picking Long up from prison post-release. Wai is also said to have paid for a hotel room to house Long after his release.

Disappearance and Arrest Warrant

Long, who had originally pleaded guilty alongside accomplice Luo Changchang on December 17, 2024, failed to appear for a pre-trial conference scheduled for April 25, 2025. Authorities discovered that Long became uncontactable just four days after his release. An arrest warrant has since been issued, and international law enforcement is involved in locating him.

Ang later filed a false police report claiming he had kept in touch with Long until contact was lost. This was allegedly done to deflect responsibility once Long failed to return to court.

Legal Ramifications and Court Developments

Both Ang and Wai attended the July 22 court session via video link. While Ang was granted S$15,000 bail, prosecutors denied bail for Wai, citing flight risk and his role in aiding Long’s escape. Their cases have been adjourned to August 18, 2025 for further investigation.

• Obstruction of justice: Up to 7 years’ jail, fine, or both
• Indemnity agreement: Up to 3 years’ jail, fine, or both
• False information: Up to 2 years’ jail, fine, or both

Broader Law Enforcement Implications

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) emphasized its strict stance against interference with justice. This case exposes the vulnerabilities in the bail system and underscores how transnational criminal elements exploit legal loopholes.

This high-profile escape illustrates how legal systems can be undermined through fraudulent bail arrangements, affecting not just Singapore but its regional neighbours. For Indonesians, where many cross-border syndicates operate, this case serves as a cautionary tale about the complexities of international crime and cooperation. As authorities close in on the fugitive, the spotlight is firmly on enforcement collaboration across Asia.

Sources: Mothership (2025) , Straits Times (2025)

Keywords: Wilson Ang, Wai Kei Fung, Long Zhihua, Windsor Park Heist, Obstruction Of Justice, Bail Agreement