SINGAPORE, July 16 -- A 37-year-old Malaysian cashier who stole close to S$57,000 (RM188,600) from a minimart in Jurong West, Singapore over six months to fuel her online gambling habit has been sentenced to 17 months' jail.

Kon Chin Sia had been employed at Li Li Cheng Minimart at Block 651 Jurong West Street 61 when the offences took place between April and October 2024, Mothership reported.

The store's manager initially attributed falling sales to poor business, but grew suspicious when the daily takings consistently dropped only during Kon's shifts.

According to Deputy Public Prosecutor Joseph Gwee, the shortfalls ranged between S$600 and S$700 each time she was on duty.

To investigate, the manager reviewed CCTV footage recorded b...