MOM and Police Dive Into the Former Maid’s Knotty Case
Who’s on the hook? The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Singapore Police Force are combing through a wild tale that saw a former domestic worker acquitted after being found guilty of stealing over $34,000 worth of goodies from the Liew family.
Justice Chan’s 100‑Page Verdict
The judge, Justice Chan Seng‑Onn, dropped a 100‑page nutshell that’s already stirred up a cascade of questions.
- Chain‑of‑Custody Fumble – The evidence hand‑off was shaky, raising “reasonable doubt” about whether the police photos taken five weeks later matched the items the family claimed to have been taken.
- ‘Free‑For‑All’ Claim – Policed told the Liews they could use their items, yet it’s unclear if the items swapped back were the exact same ones that disappeared.
- Interpreter Oversight – Two statements from the former maid, Ms Parti Liyani, were taken without an interpreter. That’s a red flag in legal circles.
Police’s Response
“A lot of observations about the investigations have surfaced,” said the police. “We’re looking into them.” The statement is as tight as the plot itself—no extra detail on what those observations exactly are, but it’s clear they’re re‑examining every wrinkle Justice Chan flagged.
MOM’s Take on the Whole Thing
MOM is chatting with the Attorney‑General’s Chambers (AGC) to decide if any new actions are warranted.
The agency also reminded the public about an earlier investigation from October 2017, when Ms Parti alleged that Mr Liew’s wife was deploying her illegally to Mr Karl Liew’s home and office between 2016 and 2013. MOM found that this did happen on multiple occasions, leading to a caution issued against Mrs Liew and an advisory to Mr Karl.
Ms Parti’s Rollercoaster Journey
Age 46, she worked for the Liew clan from 2007‑2016. Her story culminated in a guilty verdict on four theft counts and a 2‑year‑2‑month jail term in March of last year.
But justice can be a fickle friend—she appealed, and the High Court threw the conviction and sentence out of the board last Friday, clearing her name.
AGC’s Call to Action
Earlier Sunday, the AGC said they’re studying Judge Chan’s findings to figure out whether any further moves are needed. “His findings do raise questions which warrant further investigations,” the AGC confirmed.
Stay tuned as MOM and the police weave through the legal labyrinth, aiming to untangle what went wrong—and what might do right moving forward.
