Domestic Worker Faces Charges After Flaunting Stolen Jewellery on TikTok
In a case highlighting the abuse of trust and empathy, a 35-year-old Indonesian domestic worker, Younie Lestari (transliterated from Chinese), has been charged with theft.
This incident follows a recent case where a 69-year-old employer was defrauded of all her savings.
Younie, who had a penchant for beauty, bling, and large accessories, resorted to stealing items such as cosmetics and jewellery to satisfy her desires.
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Remarkably, she chose to flaunt these stolen goods on TikTok, a decision that led to her downfall.
What? She sold herself out on Tiktok?
It might sound unbelievable, but Younie has stolen jewellery valued at over $2000 and repeatedly failed to learn from her past mistakes, even though she had been caught on several occasions.
This real-life scenario echoes the plot of the Korean drama, “Cheongdam International High School.”
However, unlike the fictional characters of the drama, Younie’s actions have real-world consequences.
As of 21 Nov, Younie, working in Singapore since 2019 for a 42-year-old employer, has pleaded guilty to two counts of theft charges.
Younie’s primary responsibilities included childcare, cleaning rooms, and changing bedsheets.
Despite being caught stealing multiple times during her employment, she was shown leniency by her employer, who often accepted her pleas for mercy and apologies, choosing not to impose harsher penalties.
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This leniency, however, was taken for granted. In November 2011, Younie entered her employer’s master bedroom and stole a Cartier bracelet and diamond necklace, collectively worth $2000.
She then took her audacity a step further by uploading a TikTok video the following month, showcasing her stolen items, which ultimately led to her being called out.
During the court proceedings, Younie’s lawyer – just like her previous pleas to her employer – requested leniency, claiming that Younie had learned from her mistakes and hoped for a lighter sentence, according to Shin Min Daily News.
But the doubt still remains. Would it really be once bitten, twice shy for Younie, who was never shy to flex her newly-“gained” possessions?
While the answer is unknown, one hard fact remains – that the stolen items were neither returned nor compensated for by Younie.
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