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Singaporean woman admits to conspiring to abuse Megan Khung, helping dispose of her body

Singaporean woman admits to conspiring to abuse Megan Khung, helping dispose of her body
South China Morning Post Monday 26 October 2026, 12:40 UTC By Jim Au Yeung 1 min read
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A Singaporean woman pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiring with a friend and the friend’s boyfriend to abuse four-year-old Megan Khung, and helping to dispose of the child’s body after she died following months of abuse. Nouvelle Chua Ruoshi, 36, pleaded guilty to three charges, including conspiracy to commit child abuse, intentional disposal of a corpse and methamphetamine consumption, The Straits Times reported. Three further charges for conspiracy to commit child abuse will be considered...

A Singaporean woman pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiring with a friend and the friend’s boyfriend to abuse four-year-old Megan Khung, and helping to dispose of the child’s body after she died following months of abuse. Nouvelle Chua Ruoshi, 36, pleaded guilty to three charges, including conspiracy to commit child abuse, intentional disposal of a corpse and methamphetamine consumption, The Straits Times reported. Three further charges for conspiracy to commit child abuse will be considered when...
Singaporean (ORG) Megan Khung (PERSON) Nouvelle Chua Ruoshi (PERSON) The Straits Times (ORG)
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