Asian Accused of Stealing Employer’s Diamond Necklace in Dubai

A Filipina maid in Dubai pleaded not guilty before the Dubai Court of First Instance after her American employer accused her of stealing her lost diamond necklace.

The 28-year-old Filipina was accused of stealing her employer’s Dh5,000-worth of diamond necklace after the latter found her lost jewelry worn by the former in a photo posted on Facebook.

“I did not steal anything from them…They asked me if I wanted to stay working for them, but when I told them no and asked them to fly me back home … they got angry and decided to complain. I didn’t take anything,” Gulf News quoted the Filipina maid, defending herself before judge Urfan Omar.

The Filipina said she bought the diamond necklace from a jewelry store in Satwa. However, when the police visited the store, the owner said they don’t sell that type of necklace.

The American employer said her maid ran away in March 2016. She was not sure at that time if her maid also stole her missing jewelry and valuables until she checked her Facebook.

She reported the Filipina to the police immediately. The Filipina was arrested in July 17, a year and a half after leaving her employer.

Prosecutors also accused the Filipina of stealing a bracelet worth Dh3,700, a fragrance worth Dh600, and Dh600 cash.

The ruling for this case will be heard on October 16.

Source: Gulf News

(Source: FilipinoTimes.net)