SINGAPORE: A maid was sentenced to one-and-a-half years' jail on Wednesday (Jul 26) after she stole jewellery from a hidden wardrobe compartment in her employer's home and more than S$50,000 (US$37,700) in cash. When the thefts were discovered, she quickly contacted another maid to tell pawn shops to sell
SINGAPORE: A maid was sentenced to one-and-a-half years' jail on Wednesday after she stole jewellery from a hidden wardrobe compartment in her employer's home and more than S$50,000 in cash.
The court heard that Susilawati worked for a family who lives in a terrace house in the MacPherson area. On Jun 14, 2021, the victim realised that over S$50,000 in cash was missing from her room. The jewellery was also missing. Despite searching for a few days, she could not find the valuables and a police report was filed.
The police found a pouch hidden underneath the consumed packet of lunch, with jewellery and EZ-Link cards inside. "We highlight that the accused was well paid and had no shortage of benefits accorded to her in the form of annual leave," said the prosecutor.
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