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| Accused was denied bail at Eastern Court |
A Filipina domestic helper accused of theft involving cash and 12 pieces of jewelry failed in her bid to apply for bail when she appeared at Eastern Magistracy yesterday, May 14.
Johna C. Jinon, 40 years old, was returned to jail after failing to convince Magistrate Ivy Chui to grant her bail. She is due to appear in court again on June 3.
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| TAWAG NA! |
Jinon is charged
with one count of theft which she allegedly committed between February 2022 and
May 4, 2024, when she was arrested, at 12/F, Unique Villa in Happy Valley.
She is accused
of stealing $16,510 in case, six bracelets, two necklaces, three rings and one
watch, all belonging to Chong Hon-kay Hank.
The alleged
offence is contrary to section 9 of the Theft Ordinance, and carries a maximum
penalty of 10 years in jail.
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