A FILIPINO domestic helper was arrested in Kuwait for the death of her child ward after putting her inside a washing machine.“We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the bereaved family during this difficult time,” the Embassy said in a statement posted on Facebook.A report by a Kuwaiti digital media outlet Ayman Mat News , the victim is a one-year old Kuwaiti infant.
The Filipina placed the toddler on a washing machine while working at her employer’s home in Sabah Al-Salem. “According to a security source, the child’s parents heard his screams, rushed to pull him out of the washing machine, and transported him to Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead upon arrival,” the digital news reported.“In her initial statements, confessed to committing the act because the child was annoying her,” the report added.
The Philippine Embassy said it is cooperating with Kuwaiti authorities investigating the incident and is also helping the detained Filipino domestic worker, “within the framework of Kuwaiti law and in keeping with the Embassy’s mandate.” “This isolated incident does not reflect the character of Filipinos and the Filipino community in Kuwait, who are recognized for their hard work, reliability, and positive contribution to society,” the Embassy added.
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