SINGAPORE, April 9 -- A man who emptied his grandmother's life savings of S$280,000 (RM934,581) over the span of a year was reportedly sentenced to 20 months and four weeks' jail yesterday.

The Straits Times reported that Adam Ilhan Mohamad Idhamsahbani, 22, admitted to misusing his access to the 77-year-old's online banking accounts - which he helped manage due to her Parkinson's disease and limited knowledge of English.

After draining all five of her accounts between January and December 2023, he reportedly lied to both her and the police, claiming she had been scammed, and even forged two letters to support the ruse.

He eventually confessed in January this year after being questioned by police.

The court heard Adam spent the money ...