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A domestic helper accused of stealing $410,000 worth of jewelries and watches was denied bail today at Kwun Tong Court despite her lawyer offering $10,000 in cash plus other conditions.
Lizabeth Untalan, 52 years old, is accused of theft, contrary
to section 9 of the Theft Ordinance. Police accuse her of stealing four watches
and some jewelries, with total value at HK$410,000, the property of female Lee Shiu
Yin Catherine.
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She allegedly committed the theft last May 9 in Tai Tan, Pak
Tam Road, Sai Kung.
Untalan was returned to jail after Acting Principal
Magistrate May Chung adjourned the case to July 14 for bail review to see if circumstances
in the case have changed, and to Sept. 14 to resume the case after prosecution
has obtained legal advice.
In addition to the $10.000 cash bail, Untalan’s lawyer also
offered to surrender her travel document, to report to Lamma Police weekly, not
to leave Hong Kong, and not contact prosecution witnesses while the case is pending.
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He also noted that she has a clear criminal record.
But Magistrate Chung fefused the bail application for fear Untalan
will not surrender to the court when the case resumes and and that the offense
is serious.
But she said Untalan has the right to appeal to the High
Court.
