He struck her on the left cheek after being confronted.
He was promised returns of between 5% and 12% on his investment.
He was released 14 hours after the ransom was paid.
The pigeons tried escaping from the net, but to no avail.
There are many questions about the Income affair that remain unanswered, says a veteran editor.
He offered an ICA officer S$200 in cash.
SM Lee joked that it's best to leave the game to computer game pros.
He disregarded his family's plea to abandon the risky climb.
"When people smear, they are reflecting themselves," he said.
He is believed to be a key figure behind an e-vaporiser syndicate.