When Jealousy Turns Toxic: A Shockingly Evil Tale from Singapore
Who’s at the Heart of the Story?
- 29‑year‑old Indonesian maid – the mastermind behind the incognito toxin plot.
- 25‑year‑old Myanmar maid – the unintended victim of the scheming, working for the same household.
- Three‑month‑old baby – the innocent party who almost fell victim to the plan.
- Family background – the Indonesian maid had been in service for the family since April 2015, sharing a house with the baby’s uncle and sister‑in‑law.
How the Plot Unfolded
It all started on September 6 last year when the Indonesian maid, driven by envy over her co‑worker’s apparently lighter duties, decided to sabotage a milk‑powder tube that was meant for the baby. Instead of a safe formula, she stealthily added detergent – the kind that can make toddlers gag, sulk, or even choke.
The next day, on September 7, the baby’s mother – unknowingly, yes – mixed the tainted powder with the baby’s milk. She spotted ominous black and pink specks in the bottle and, after a quick sniff, detected a strong detergent aroma. Realising something was off, she switched to bottled breast milk for the precious little one.
On September 8, the master of the house confronted the police, pointing fingers at the Indonesian maid as the sole suspect. Armed with a warning from the Health Sciences Authority that detergent exposure can cause vomiting, choking, and even gastrointestinal burns in kids under six, the authorities took swift action.
Justice Served
In front of a District Judge, the case unfolded. The Indonesian maid, unrepresented, pleaded for leniency but before the sentencing, the court noted that she could face up to five years behind bars and a hefty fine. Ultimately, she was given a three‑year prison sentence, a stern reminder that jealousy will not pay.
Even though the baby never ingested the contaminated milk, the story sent a clear message: workplace envy can be dangerously toxic, and taking the harm out of a third party—especially a child—doesn’t just bruise a conscience but garners serious legal consequences.
