Ex-nursing student at top Hong Kong hospital remanded for alleged theft of over HK$100,000
Leung Ho-fung, 27, also stands accused of stealing credit cards and an iPhone 15 at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital in Happy Valley
A former nursing student at a top private hospital in Hong Kong has been remanded in custody for allegedly stealing more than HK$100,000 (US$12,870), credit cards and a phone from patients and colleagues.
Leung Ho-fung, 27, was escorted to Eastern Court on Friday to face nine counts of theft and six of obtaining property by deception.
He was not required to speak apart from confirming he understood the allegations, as the prosecution asked for an adjournment of more than seven weeks for police to conduct further investigations.
Leung stands accused of stealing an iPhone 15 Pro Max, 11 credit cards and HK$9,000 in cash from seven men and two women.
Five of the alleged incidents of theft took place at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital in Happy Valley from September 19 to October 19 this year, a charge sheet submitted to the court showed.
The prosecution has not identified the time and locations for the other four alleged thefts.
