Man, 46, stole red packets with cash & vouchers worth about S$1,906 at OCBC Centre, given 10 months’ jail
He was a building technician.
A 46-year-old Indian national, Ramasamy Murugesan, was sentenced to 10 months in jail for stealing red packets containing cash and NTUC vouchers worth approximately S$1,906 from the OCBC Centre in Singapore. The building technician was employed at the OCBC Centre at Chulia Street. The thefts took place between March 7 and March 15, 2026.
Ramasamy tampered with the electronic door access of the office's side door on multiple occasions, rewiring and unlocking the doors to gain entry. During his incursions, he discovered red packets containing S$1,322 in cash, S$474 in cash, and NTUC vouchers valued at S$70. After taking the valuables, he reconnected the wires, replaced the door access cover, and securely closed the doors.
The office manager discovered the missing red packets after her staff reported the incident, and surveillance cameras captured Ramasamy's actions. He also broke into the office on the sixth level, stealing S$40 in cash along with other red packets containing an unknown amount of cash.
Ramasamy was arrested on March 18, 2026, and charged on March 20, 2026. He has since made full restitution for the stolen items. According to Shin Min Daily News, Ramasamy was the family's sole breadwinner, and his financial troubles led to his predicament. He pleaded for leniency during his sentencing on September 21, 2026.
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