Singapore Man on Trial for Stolen $52,000 After Moving In with Girlfriend

Singapore Man on Trial for Stolen ,000 After Moving In with Girlfriend

  • Shameless Swipe: A Man’s 52‑K€ Heist on His Former Girlfriend

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  • A twisted tale of romance, trust and a huge pile of cash. Who knew a homemade “ cuddle‑care” plan could turn into a full‑blown crime spree?


  • Meet the Culprit: Marcus Kong Wei Keong

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  • 32 counts of theft for “exploiting loyalty”
  • 21 computer‑misuse charges for “stealthy online transfers”
  • A slap‑on‑the‑back for “lying to the cop”
  • We’ll keep his age, job and other juicy details under wraps. Good call—better not let the public know he’s a super‑shifty handyman.


  • The Love‑to‑Crime Saga

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  • Step 1: The “Take Care” Promise (May 2015)

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  • Marcus sets up house‑mate arrangements under the pretense of caregiving
  • He grabs the unsuspecting Felicia’s credit & ATM cards
  • Translates to:
    B Caldwell? No, Felicity, you’re in bEAST Asian me?


  • Step 2: The Fancy Digits Dance

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  • Marcus pulls cash from her accounts
  • Felicity hits her credit limit when she tries to buy a bad‑boy-need-to‑see‑bill
  • S* Lunch? She thought she’d snag a steak but got a bill from the bank. Then she spots the odd transactions—plot twist!

  • Step 3: The “Grown‑Up” Exit (Feb 2016)

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  • Felicia finally says “no more kiss‑and‑ruin”
  • She gets creepy loan‑shark calls demanding Marcus’ debts be paid from her savings

  • Step 4: The “Cash‑Loss” Escapade

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  • Felicia’s hard‑earned savings vanish
  • All because Marcus used her card as a lottery ticket

  • Legal Hurdles & Justice Quest

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  • Prosecution’s Words:
  • “You love, then you li‑che… ah‑ha!”

  • Court Next Week:
  • Marcus will defend himself—no lawyer, just pure bravado

  • Trial Mysteries:
  • How many times did the policeman ask about the card–transfer?*

  • Emotionally, Think About It:

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  • That’s a chef’s kiss no longer sweet, just bitter.
  • The betrayal feels deeper than a randomly lost wallet.

  • Wrap‑up & Take‑away

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  • Love can be a drug—Unfortunately, in this case, it was laced with theft.
  • Say “I’m in for life” only for hugs, not for money.
  • Stay safe, keep your card secure, and remember to verify your lover’s intentions before handing over your wallet.*