The Great Money‑Thief Duo
Who Are These Queens of Greedy?
Meet the two Indonesian domestic helpers who pulled off a little stealth robbery in a Singaporean flat on Tampines Street 82.
The Heist That Gave Them a Quick Takeaway
- Discovered: While dusting a bedroom in October, they clued their way into a locked drawer and scooped out the $8,000 hidden inside.
- Partners in Crime: One was on her last day of a three‑year contract; the other was fresh on the job. Ages 40 and 28, they plotted to split the loot.
- Concealed Cash: They buried bundles of bills in a bathroom cabinet, and patched the money neatly into secret pockets of a suitcase.
When the Employer Realized the Cash Was Vanished
Three days later, the unlucky employer noticed the amount was gone. When she asked for explanations, the maids waved a “no” flag. But a quick inspection of their baggage revealed the $7,900 stash, leaving a mystery dollar still missing.
The Police Are In
After realizing the trickster duo was up to no good, she called the cops. The authorities swooped in on October 17th and nabbed the pair. They got a quick 11‑week jail stint for everyone who dealt with an 08‑year shopping spree.
Did This Maid Get a ‘First Alert’?
Apparently, the 40‑year‑old maid had a track record of pulling small tricks. The household originally suspected her when the kids’ piggy banks seemed lighter, but she was a stick‑leaving‑nice‑kid helper and the sums were tiny, so they didn’t call the cops right then.
What they didn’t foresee is how her appetite for cash could grow. By October, she’d formed a partnership with a fellow maid and made a bang on a $8,000 haul before leaving Singapore to head back to Indonesia.
Wrap‑Up
In short, two domestic helpers, a locked drawer, and a bag of hidden money led to a 3‑day chase, a dramatic reveal, and a short stint behind bars. A cautionary tale for employers: every time you feel your savings add up, double‑check those drawers!
