Runaway helper jailed for climbing back into Singapore employer’s house through toilet window to steal valuables
- Myanmar national Mu Bel was sentenced to two months’ jail after she pleaded guilty to two counts of theft
- The overworked helper stole multiple items, including coins and a watch, from the family
About a week later, she climbed back into the landed property through a toilet window and stole multiple items from the family. She also tried to steal a safe but was unsuccessful.
Myanmar national Mu Bel, 26, was sentenced to two months’ jail on Thursday. She pleaded guilty to two counts of theft by servant, with another two charges taken into consideration.
The court heard that Mu Bel began working for her employer on December 14, 2022. She was tasked with taking care of the five family members of the house as well as cooking and washing.
She would start work at 5.30am and end work between 11pm and 11.30pm, and was paid S$600 (US$447) per month with one day off every month.
“As there was too much cleaning and washing to do, she became tired and stressed out with the work,” said the prosecutor.