Catherine Tan Li Eng, 51, was sentenced to 8 days' jail in Singapore after she pleaded guilty to an amalgamated theft charge over 19 bottles of Jacob's Creek red wine taken from a Sheng Siong outlet in Punggol Central. [1, 2, 3, 4]
The thefts took place on 7 occasions in September 2025 and involved wine worth more than S$550, court papers and local reports said. [1, 2, 3, 4] Staff discovered the losses during an inventory check on Sept. 10, then reviewed CCTV footage and flagged Tan's face using Sheng Siong's facial recognition system. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Tan was intercepted at the store on Sept. 11, 2025, when she returned and the system alerted staff. They found 3 more bottles in her bag, and she was arrested, according to the reports. [1, 2, 3, 4] Sheng Siong has used the facial recognition technology since April 2024. [1, 2, 3, 4]
The English reports identified the accused as Catherine Tan Li Eng, while the Chinese report used the name 陈丽英. [1, 2, 3, 4] The Chinese report also said Tan had no criminal record and had caregiving duties, but it did not state a motive for the thefts. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Tan made full restitution for the stolen wine, the English reports said. The Chinese report said she had done so by Nov. 22, 2025. [1, 2, 3, 4] The amalgamated theft charge carried a maximum penalty of up to 6 years' jail and a fine. [1, 2, 4]
