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South Korean computer ‘geek’ bailed over alleged $360,000 theft from elderly Canberra woman
A South Korean visitor to Australia has been freed on bail despite concerns from ACT police that he will try to flee the country while facing 27 charges of fraud.
Key points:
- Byung Uk Cho was arrested last month by police at Sydney Airport for allegedly stealing more than $360,000 from an 89-year-old Canberra woman
- Mr Cho has pleaded not guilty to all charges
- He was granted bail on the conditions he report daily to police, remain in the ACT and not apply for a new passport
Byung Uk Cho, 27, was arrested last month by police at Sydney Airport for allegedly stealing more than $360,000 from an 89-year-old Canberra woman while fixing her computer.
Mr Cho, whose working holiday visa has now expired, had been under police investigation since March…
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