Staff Sergeant Kevin Chelvam, who has been suspended, allegedly endorsed the starvation of Piang Ngaih Don as a form of punishment and abused her by lifting her off the ground by her hair.
went on trial on Thursday for his alleged role in the abuse and cover-up of the offences.
According to the prosecution’s case, Chelvam was the victim’s employer and was “fully aware of the atrocities that occurred under his roof". Chelvam signed the employment contract, agreeing to provide the maid with at least three adequate meals a day, among other terms. Prosecutors will use WhatsApp messages between Chelvam and his wife to show that he"endorsed the use of deprivation of food as a form of punishment".
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