HKSAR V. BORROMEO RUBY-ANN UNCIANO

[2026] HKDC 187 District Court 5 February 2026 • DCCC339/2025 • 6 min read

1 cases cited (0 SG, 1 foreign)

Practice Areas

Summary Offences Ordinance Theft Ordinance

Judges (1)

E Yip Coram

Counsel (3)

Morley Chow Seto Firm Daniel Chan Counsel Prosecution Peter Tracy Counsel Defendant

Parties (2)

HKSAR Unknown Borromeo Ruby-Ann Unciano Defendant

Summary

Borromeo Ruby-Ann Unciano, a Filipino domestic helper, pleaded guilty to theft of HK$1.35 million worth of jewellery from her employer and possession of a knife with intent. She was sentenced to a total of 20 months' imprisonment (18 months for theft plus 2 months consecutive for the weapon), with the theft sentence reflecting the high value and breach of trust.

Statutes Cited

Summary Offences Ordinance

s 17

Theft Ordinance (Cap 210)

s 9

Cases Cited (1)

HK (1)

[2008] 1 HKC 113

Judgment

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Source: HKLII ([2026] HKDC 187)