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Domestic helper jailed three years for filming child abuse material
A foreign domestic worker has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment for recording obscene videos of children in her care and transmitting them to her husband. One victim was a non-verbal four-year-old with autism.
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A court has convicted and sentenced a domestic helper to three years in jail for creating and distributing child abuse material involving minors under her supervision. The offences came to light during an investigation that revealed the helper had recorded obscene videos and shared them with her spouse.
Among the victims was a four-year-old child with autism who is unable to speak, making the child particularly vulnerable. The helper's actions represented a serious breach of trust placed in her as a caregiver responsible for the child's safety and wellbeing.
The case highlights concerns about child protection in households employing domestic workers. Authorities have emphasised the importance of vigilance by employers and the broader community in safeguarding vulnerable children from exploitation and abuse.
The conviction underscores the severity with which courts treat offences involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of children, particularly those unable to communicate or report incidents to adults.