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Man, 77, allegedly steals money from donation bowl at S'pore temple, bows to statue before leaving
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Izza Sofia , as published by Mothership
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the incident are available from Shin Min Daily News, which reported on the events that took place at Hoon Sian Keng Temple. A 77-year-old man is accused of taking money from a temple donation bowl.
A 77-year-old man is accused of taking money from a temple donation bowl. He approached a deity statue, removed the money, and then bowed. This action appeared to be a request for forgiveness. The incident occurred during the daytime, when staff were present but unaware of the man's actions.
CCTV footage captured the man's movements, showing him taking the money and bowing. Staff members were occupied with other tasks at the time, and did not notice the incident.
Further details about the incident are available from Shin Min Daily News, which reported on the events that took place at Hoon Sian Keng Temple.
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Category: News Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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