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S’pore secretary embezzled S$63,000 from company after finding out she was pregnant, jailed 18 months
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk Russell Ang , as published by Mothership
· September 13, 2026
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A 30-year-old secretary in Singapore embezzled S$63,000 from her employer after finding out that she was pregnant and worrying that she would not be able to afford the childbirth expenses. She transferred the money into her personal bank account on 12 occasions over about two months. Sim Shimin (...
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Key points She transferred the money into her personal bank account on 12 occasions over about two months. A 30-year-old secretary in Singapore embezzled S$63,000 from her employer after finding out that she was pregnant and worrying that she would not be able to afford the childbirth expenses. More business Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? A 30-year-old secretary in Singapore embezzled S$63,000 from her employer after finding out that she was pregnant and worrying that she would not be able to afford the childbirth expenses. She transferred the money into her personal bank account on 12 occasions over about two months. Sim Shimin (...
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