SGA 53-year-old Indonesian maid named Sumiyati was convicted of murdering her 73-year-old employer, Mr. Low Hoon Cheong, in Singapore. The incident occurred after she began stealing from the family following alleged scams. Despite being caught stealing jewelry, the family chose not to report her due to their reliance on her care for the elderly victim. On April 28, 2022, Sumiyati suffocated Mr. Low with a pillow after he accused her of theft. She was sentenced to life imprisonment. The court heard that Sumiyati had been employed since 2019 and had initially good relations with the family. She claimed the stolen items were used to fund legal battles in Indonesia against scammers, though this was not proven.
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