# Lakambini Chiu theft charges and arrest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lakambini-chiu-theft-charges-and-arrest
> Updated: 2026-09-25T03:51:12.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 4.

Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu, co-founder of the handbag brand House of Little Bunny Philippines, Inc. (HOLB), is facing 124 counts of qualified theft involving approximately PHP 44.4 million in corporate funds. The legal proceedings began after Kim Chiu, the company’s president and majority stockholder, reported unauthorized withdrawals from joint business accounts starting in mid-2025.

While Kim Chiu alleged the funds were used for personal debts and casino gambling, Lakambini Chiu claimed the money was lost in a failed casino-related business venture. Following a resolution by the Quezon City prosecutor’s office finding probable cause, a warrant was issued by the Quezon City Regional Trial Court.

On September 20, 2026, Lakambini Chiu was arrested in Mandaluyong City. Following the arrest, her counsel, Dominic Solis, filed a motion for a “reasonable bail,” noting she lacked the means to post the court-recommended P5.838 million.

On September 25, 2026, Lakambini Chiu attended her arraignment via videoconferencing and pleaded not guilty to all charges. She was subsequently released from the Quezon City Jail Female Dormitory after posting a P5.6 million surety bond. Her lawyer stated she is “holding up quite well.”

Kim Chiu attended the proceedings in person. Through legal counsel, she stated she is “deeply hurt” but intends to let the legal process take its course. Her legal team, representing both Chiu and HOLB, confirmed their determination to pursue the cases but declined further comment due to the subjudice rule.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Lakambini Chiu pleads not guilty to 124 counts of qualified theft

Lakambini Chiu pleaded not guilty to 124 counts of qualified theft and was released on a P5.6 million bond following an arraignment in Quezon City.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lakambini-chiu-pleads-not-guilty-to-124-counts-of-qualified-theft

### 2026-09-21: Lakambini Chiu seeks bail reduction in qualified theft case

Lakambini Chiu is seeking a reduction in the ₱5.8 million bail set following her arrest for qualified theft involving alleged ₱44 million in missing business funds from House of Little Bunny Philippines Inc.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lakambini-chiu-seeks-bail-reduction-in-qualified-theft-case

### 2026-09-19: Lakambini Chiu arrested over 124 counts of qualified theft

Lakambini “Lakam” Chiu has been arrested in the Philippines on 124 counts of qualified theft involving P44.4 million in company funds from House of Little Bunny Philippines, Inc.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lakambini-chiu-arrested-over-124-counts-of-qualified-theft

### 2026-09-10: Lakambini Chiu charged with 124 counts of qualified theft

Lakambini Chiu faces 124 counts of qualified theft involving over PHP 44 million in corporate funds from the handbag brand House of Little Bunny Philippines, Inc.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lakambini-chiu-charged-with-124-counts-of-qualified-theft

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