India, Nov. 7 -- A 45-year-old Malaysian man has been sentenced to one year in prison in Singapore for repeatedly stealing expensive watches, jewellery and mobile phones from intoxicated men who had fallen asleep in public places.

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The man, identified as Chen Baosheng (transliteration), pleaded guilty to three counts of theft, while four additional charges were considered during sentencing, according to a Mothership report citing Shin Min Daily News.

Seven people were targeted in the thefts, which continued even after Chen was arrested and released on bail.

The first incident occurred on June 6, when a 44-year-old man fell asl...