Forum: Maid involved in money mule activities, leaving employer in limbo
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Hiring a domestic helper can be convenient, but it can quickly become a nightmare if money issues arise.
This became a reality for us when our maid’s bank account was frozen due to suspected fraudulent activity.
Investigations showed that she was involved in money mule activities, leading to police involvement and the case being escalated to the Attorney-General’s Chambers.
To add to our troubles, debt collectors recently showed up at our door, revealing that our maid had not made payments for jewellery bought on instalment.
We found out that these items could be obtained without any upfront payment and pawned for immediate cash. We are unsure how many other arrangements our maid has entered into, putting us at risk of more similar situations and leaving us vulnerable to creditors.
As we wait for the investigation to unfold, we are stuck in a difficult situation. Despite our maid’s poor performance, we cannot send her home until the authorities have concluded the inquiry.
It is frustrating that we, as employers, are burdened with this situation without being able to take action while the process unfolds.
We hope the authorities will swiftly and effectively resolve the matter.
Sum Wai Hong
