

Man Sentenced for Stealing Luxury Watches to Cover Gambling Debt
A 36-year-old man who worked as a part-time repairman at a luxury watch shop in Singapore has been sentenced to four months in prison for stealing three Rolex watches worth approximately $5,400. The thefts occurred on February 14, 2023, and November 9 and 11, 2023.
The man attempted to pawn the stolen watches at a shop in Toa Payoh to cover his gambling debt. The pawn shop owner alerted the luxury watch outlet, leading to the man's arrest. The man admitted to his actions, stating that he stole the watches due to a gambling-related debt.
The 36-year-old man was sentenced to four months in prison, with his sentence beginning on October 22, 2026.
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