Woman who caused husband’s death with foldable knife in Ang Mo Kio in 2023 jailed 31 months

Mr Ali had a puncture wound on his right thigh.

Court documents stated that Shap was involved in a scuffle with Mr Ali shortly before midnight on Dec 11, 2023, at the void deck of Block 631 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4.

Shap, who appeared in court via video link, was represented by lawyer Taufiq Suraidi.

Shap faced a total of 15 charges, including one for possessing a weapon in a public place, and for cheating and engaging in a conspiracy with several unknown people to facilitate unauthorised access to the computer systems of multiple banks.

For causing death by a rash act, she could have been jailed for five years, fined, or both.

For engaging in a conspiracy with others, she could have been jailed for two years and fined up to $5,000.

For possessing an offensive weapon, an offender can be jailed for up to three years and receive up to six strokes of the cane. Women cannot be caned.

Shap’s sentence was backdated to Dec 12, 2023, when she was arrested.