Fatal abuse of Myanmar maid: Police officer who abetted wife in starving maid and removed evidence found guilty

Staff Sergeant Kevin Chelvam was found guilty in the State Courts for his involvement in the abuse and cover-up of the fatal assault on 24-year-old Myanmar maid Ms Piang Ngaih Don. He was convicted of causing hurt by grabbing her hair, abetting his ex-wife in starving the maid, giving false information to the police, and tampering with evidence. Chelvam’s failure to intervene in the prolonged abuse of Ms Piang Ngaih Don, who eventually died weighing less than 24kg, led to his conviction. His sentencing will be decided on Jul 17.

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