Hong Kong nurse, 40, accused of stealing 2 bracelets worth S$300 in Mong Kok, had all charges dropped after signing good behaviour bond

A 40-year-old female nurse from Hong Kong who was accused of stealing two bracelets had all her charges dropped after she signed a good behaviour bond.

According to Sing Tao Daily, Cheuk Wing-fong allegedly stole the bracelets worth HK$1,850 (S$300) from Luah Jewellery in Langham Place, Mong Kok, Hong Kong on Apr. 21, 2026.

On Aug. 24, the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts granted her a good behaviour bond of HK$2,000 (S$324).

Chief Magistrate So Man-lung also ordered Cheuk to pay HK$1,850 (S$300) in damages to the firm.

Bind-over order

Under Hong Kong law, individuals charged with minor offences can get their lawyers to negotiate for a "bind-over on no evidence offered" arrangement.

According to the Community Legal Information Centre of the University of Hong Kong's website, this system is neither a conviction nor a punishment, as a defendant simply enters into a promise before the court.

A defendant who agrees to sign a bind-over in court will commit to good behaviour and refrain from committing further offences for a period not exceeding three years.

The defendant will also pay an appropriate bond.

This means the prosecution does not present evidence at trial and the court dismisses the charges.

Hence, it prevents the client from receiving a criminal record, according to Yan Lawyers' website, a Hong Kong-based law firm.