When did the thefts originally begin and when were they discovered?

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Thefts Began Between January and December 2022 and Were Discovered on May 29, 2026

The thefts of cash and jewellery from an employer's safe began between January and December 2022. The employer first noticed cash missing in November 2025, and the full extent of the crime was only confirmed on May 29, 2026, after a motion-sensor camera was installed.
Initial Period of Theft

The domestic helper, Raguindin Alma Bassig, commenced her thefts in 2022 after discovering the safe and its key. During this initial period, from January to December 2022, she systematically stole various currencies and high-end jewellery, including pieces from Van Cleef & Arpels, gold, jade, and silver, accumulating a value of S$77,851.
Continued Criminal Activity

The illicit activities extended into 2024, with Bassig stealing an additional S$84,469 in cash and diamonds in June of that year. This subsequent theft included a princess-cut diamond valued at S$18,000.
Discovery of the Crime

The employer's suspicion was first raised in November 2025 when cash was observed to be missing, though it was initially attributed to misplacement. The definitive discovery occurred on May 29, 2026, when the employer installed a motion-sensor camera in the bedroom, which captured Bassig in the act of accessing the safe.
Arrest and Sentencing

Following the camera footage, Bassig was arrested shortly after midnight on the subsequent day. She was later sentenced to three years and two months in jail after pleading guilty to two counts of theft by a servant. The total value of stolen items was described as "staggering" by the judge, amounting to over S$217,000.

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