How did the helper transport stolen cash and jewellery to the Philippines?

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The Helper Transported Stolen Assets to the Philippines by Smuggling Them Home During Leave

Raguindin Alma Bassig, a domestic helper, took over S$217,000 in cash and jewellery from her employer's safe and funded a lavish lifestyle in the Philippines. She smuggled these stolen items back to her home country whenever she returned for leave. The duration of her employment with the family was nearly a decade, during which she had unrestricted access to the home.
Discovery of the Safe and Key

The thefts began after Bassig discovered the safe concealed within an unlocked wardrobe in her employer's bedroom. She subsequently found the key to the safe in a coat pocket, which then enabled her to systematically access and steal the contents.
Initial Theft Period and Assets Acquired

Between January and December 2022, Bassig stole various currencies and high-end jewellery, including pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels, as well as gold, jade, and silver items, amounting to S$77,851. She then converted the currency and sold or pawned the jewellery to acquire condominium units, cars, and farmland in the Philippines.
Subsequent Theft and Discovery

In June 2024, Bassig committed further thefts, taking an additional S$84,469 in cash and diamonds, including a princess-cut diamond valued at S$18,000. The employer only noticed cash missing in November 2025, initially attributing it to misplacement. Suspicion solidified when a motion-sensor camera installed on May 29, 2026, captured Bassig opening the safe, leading to her arrest the following day.

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