Singaporean billionaire heiress Kim Lim’s second-hand luxury bag reportedly stolen by fake buyer

The woman allegedly pretended to be a buyer to collect the bag, which she did not pay for, according to The Straits Times, which cited an Instagram story from the account Kim used to conduct the sale.

The story, posted last Saturday, did not identify the stolen bag but described the woman as having long curly hair and wearing a blue T-shirt with light-colored denim jeans.

It added: "We have obtained (your) appearance from the camera record. Please contact us and return (the bag) immediately. Otherwise, we will take legal action."

Socialite Kim Lim, daughter of Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim. Photo from Kim's Instagram

The bag was one of several sold during two Instagram livestreams Kim hosted last Tuesday and Thursday to, as per The New Paper, "declutter" her designer wardrobe, donating the proceeds to charity.

Many almost-new pieces from high-end labels like Chanel and Dior were offered at steep discounts. A black Dior Saddle Bag, which usually retails for S$6,400 (US$4,900), was sold for S$2,900.

Other items included a rare Chanel Woven Chain Top Handle Vanity Bucket Bag priced at S$4,500 and a Chanel Croissant Mini Black Lambskin bag at S$5,200.

"I’ve reached a point where I feel like it just got too much, all my bags have to be cramped together and Singapore weather also makes it very difficult to maintain their conditions," Kim told magazine Her World in an interview regarding the sale.

"Plus a lot of my friends have been telling me that many people really want such bags but their budget may be an issue, so I thought, why not share the love?"

Kim also offered every viewer three S$100 vouchers redeemable at her businesses in Singapore, which include a spa, a hair loss treatment service, and an event space.

The livestreams attracted more than 16,000 viewers, with over 10,000 people sending messages hoping to secure the bags and vouchers. The high volume of traffic prompted WhatsApp to temporarily block the number.

Kim, 33, is the daughter of tycoon Peter Lim, renowned for his ventures in healthcare, property, and sports.

His net worth, according to Forbes, stood at US$1.6 billion as of May 18. He was named the 26th richest billionaire in Singapore last year.