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Australian lawyer fined for skipping Hong Kong restaurant and massage bills

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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

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Australian lawyer fined for skipping Hong Kong restaurant and massage bills

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fiona Chow ·

    Australian lawyer fined for fleeing Hong Kong restaurant, massage parlour without paying

    A Hong Kong court has fined an Australian lawyer HK$3,000 (US$383) after he admitted to fleeing a restaurant and a massage parlour without paying bills totalling about HK$1,200. Samuel Anthony Monkivitch, 50, pleaded guilty at Eastern Court on Thursday to three charges, including…

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