Brief

An Australian man in Hong Kong has been fined and received a suspended jail sentence for repeatedly leaving restaurants without paying his bills. The 50-year-old, who identified himself as a legal consultant and merchant, admitted to four counts of making off without payment and two counts of criminal damage. He was ordered to pay over HK$2,000 in compensation to two hotels and a Japanese restaurant for bills incurred between late April and early May. AI

An Australian lawyer in Hong Kong has been fined for failing to pay for services at a restaurant and a massage parlor. Samuel Anthony Monkivitch admitted to two charges of making off without payment and one of common assault. He was ordered to pay a total of HK$3,000 (US$383) for the unpaid bills, which amounted to approximately HK$1,200. AI