Maid Jailed for Transferring S$116,000 for TikTok 'Friend'
A domestic helper in Singapore received 40 days' jail for transferring over S$116,000 to a Thai bank account, unknowingly involving scam proceeds. The maid was tricked by a fellow helper into facilitating the transfer, leading to legal consequences.
SINGAPORE: A domestic helper transferred over S$116,000 to a Thai bank account, part of which was from internet love scams. The maid, Galvez Mary Joe Blanco, was sentenced to 40 days' jail for transferring the money without verifying its destination. She helped another maid, Maria Luz Suerte Lopez, who received money from a person claiming to be from the US Army through TikTok. Galvez transferred the money to a Thai bank account, part of which was scam proceeds from two Singaporean women. Galvez was arrested and surrendered her earnings from the scheme. The prosecution sought jail time, while Galvez's lawyer requested probation or a fine. Galvez appealed her sentence.
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