Australian lawyer faces backlash over dining and dashing amid $300,000 theft
On March 23, Australian lawyer Samuel Monkivitch dined and dashed in Hong Kong, leaving a $117 bill unpaid. He allegedly misappropriated about $300,000 from a deceased client's estate, leaving the victim with just 20¢ in the account. Monkivitch faces legal trouble amid public outcry over his actions and the betrayal of trust in his professional duties.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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