A woman's concerns about affording childbirth expenses led to a series of illegal transactions. She had access to her company's bank accounts as part of her job. Over two months, money was transferred into her personal account on multiple occasions. The total amount taken was significant, totaling S$63,000.
The woman, who was 30 years old, faced several charges and pleaded guilty to some of them. A sentence of 18 months in jail was given. Further details about the case are available from Shin Min Daily News.
The woman's pregnancy was advanced when the offenses occurred, with her being 6.5 months pregnant at the time.
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