Mosque speaks up in S$32 theft case

A man, who was sentenced on Thursday to a year's jail for stealing S$32 from a mosque, had been helped by the same mosque for the last three years.

Darussalam Mosque said Noraizam Abdullah had been caught committing offences on several occasions since he sought refuge in the mosque in 2008.

The mosque heard that the 40-year-old man used to live with his sister but was asked to leave after a family dispute.

He then sought refuge at the mosque and was later offered a job there as an assistant caretaker.

However, he was caught threatening the mosque staff, hurling vulgarities and acting aggressively towards them.

In addition, he was also found asking the staff and members of his congregation for money.

Darussalam Mosque said Noraizam still continued with his mischief despite undergoing repeated counselling by staff.

The last straw was when he was caught stealing from a donation box.

The mosque said that a police report was made to protect the safety of its staff and congregants.

Noraizam had previously said in court that he stole money to feed his family, including his handicapped mother.

In response, the mosque said it is currently looking into this and would extend necessary assistance if needed.

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