By Daisy CL Mandap
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| The two accused were ordered held without bail by an Eastern Court magistrate |
Two Filipina domestic workers are being held without bail
on charges of stealing expensive jewelry pieces from their respective employers
who live in Repulse Bay and Aberdeen.
The two appeared before Principal Magistrate Ada Yim
at Eastern Court on Tuesday, Aug 12 but entered no plea.
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One of them, M. R. Dequilla, was arrested only on Jul
8 after allegedly stealing a black diamond necklace, diamond earrings and a
gold ring belonging to her employer, Esther Ma, at her residence in Tower 2, South
Bay Palace, South Bay Close in Repulse Bay.
The alleged theft happened between May 15 and Jul 8
this year.
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| PINDUTIN PARA SA DETALYE |
Although no bail application was made, the prosecutor
said they would oppose any such application given the gravity of the alleged offence.
Magistrate Yim agreed, and set the next hearing on
Sept 6, after the prosecution asked for an adjournment for further
investigation.
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The other accused, M.J. Zapanta, 43, is accused of
stealing HK$14,000 cash, RMB5, three necklaces, two rings, three pieces of
earrings and two bracelets from her employer, Au Leung Chi.
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The alleged theft happened at the employer’s residence
at World Fair Court in Aberdeen between April and June 2022.
Zapanta made no application for bail and at the
prosecution’s request, adjourned the case to Aug. 16.
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Both accused were ordered returned to custody until their
next court appearance.
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| PADALA NA! |
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