Man arrested after cash-filled red packet box allegedly stolen at Singapore wedding

The man is expected to be charged with theft in dwelling. If found guilty, he could face up to seven years in jail and a fine. — AFP pic

By Malay Mail

First Published: Monday, 19 Oct 2026 11:40 AM MYT

SINGAPORE, Oct 19 — A 38-year-old man is slated to be charged tomorrow after he allegedly stole a box containing cash-filled red packets from a hotel wedding reception in Singapore, The Straits Times reported.

According to the English daily. the police said in a statement on Oct 19 that they were alerted to the theft at a hotel in Beach Road at about 9.15pm on Oct 17.

An unidentified man had allegedly taken a money box containing red packets estimated to hold around S$2,000 during the wedding reception, the police said.

The police subsequently identified the man and arrested him on Oct 18.

He is expected to be charged with theft in dwelling. If found guilty, he could face up to seven years in jail and a fine.

“Members of the public are advised to remain vigilant and keep their valuables secure, particularly at celebratory events and in crowded areas,” the police was quoted saying in a statement. 

According to the police’s mid-year crime brief released on Aug 24, shop theft and theft in dwelling were among the top crimes of concern.

Theft in dwelling cases increased slightly to 730 in the first half of 2026, compared with 726 in the same period last year.