The Archive · 1926

Smuggled Gold from Russia

Order for Accused's Release on $10,000 Bail The hearing was resumed at the Mixed Court on Thursday before Mr, B. Whitamore (British Assessor) and Mr. Shao (Chinese Magistrate) of the charge preferred by Win. 3. Lowry against Kouzmiteh Pin alias Jove Isvich Joni, 9, m, of defrauding of the sum 31 82,000 between December 10 and 27 last Tt will be recalled that. the complaint was to the effect that] Pingehin secured money from complainant by claiming that he could obtain a large quantity of gold! Which. he knew was hidden among 20 Kegs of nails which he had! Drought from Russia, He said that 18 of the kegs contained nails and the other seven gold roubles and gold bars.

Me. Tycho Wing appeared for complainant, and-Mr. A. N. Fishman the accused.

The case was held in chambers, the Court making an order.on- the charge sheet that accused might be released on furnishing $10,000] security, and failing receipt of further news from Harbin where charge of false pretences was being, preferred against him, application could be made on February 10 for his release on security.

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