Plumber, 65, scales wall of landed home and assaults domestic helper for breaking up with him
A plumber who was in a romantic relationship with a domestic helper allegedly broke into her employer's residence and assaulted the maid after she tried to end the relationship.Chua Kok Poi, 65, pleaded guilty on Sept 18 to five charges, including housebreaking, voluntarily causing hurt and theft.The Singaporean man worked as a plumber at a home in the Telok Kurau residential enclave. The domestic helper was employed at the same home, reported Shin Min Daily News.According to charge sheets, Chua is accused of entering the house without permission between 10pm on March 21 to 5am on March 22.He allegedly hurt the maid by pulling her hair, slamming her head against the floor and squeezing her chest.This caused the woman to suffer body pain in the back of her head and her breast, as well as a bruise on her scalp.Chua also allegedly stole three phones and $150 in cash belonging to the helper.Prior to the incident, the victim had told Chua she wanted to end their relationship as her employment contract was coming to an end and she intended to return to her home country, Shin Min reported.