Judge allows couple in COVID-19 trial to return to China; prosecution to seek review of decision via yahoosg
SINGAPORE — A couple on trial for withholding information from public health officials about their whereabouts after the husband tested positive for COVID-19 applied successfully to return to China pending the continuation of their trial.
Hu who works as a financial advisor, claimed that his livelihood was at stake due to his absence. His lawyer stated that Hu has been in charge of million-dollar investments and that his presence in China was “crucial”. Hu had been away from home so long that it was difficult to liaise with clients, said Singh.Both are on bail of $10,000 and were prepared to furnish a higher bail if it should be imposed, said the lawyer.
Despite the lack of ties, the defence made the application asking the court to believe “in good faith” that his clients would return to Singapore to continue their trial, DPP Koh noted. Hu had contracted COVID-19 and tested positive for the virus on 31 January. The couple claimed trial to their charges on 17 August and were due to resume their trial from 25 to 28 January next year.One said that he was in constant contact with Hu and that the couple was happy to attend hearings to “salvage” their reputation. He noted that Hu was established in China for a “big financial advisory firm” so the case had a negative impact on his reputation.
“My husband is the sole breadwinner and his clients already indicated that they would like to withdraw the funds,” she said, adding that they have already “faced a lot of criticisms and unfair treatment” due to their court case.
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