Australian Lawyer Arrested in Hong Kong for Dine and Dash Spree The arrest of Matthew Thomas, a 35 year old Australian lawyer, has sent shockwaves through Hong Kong's legal community.
Thomas was taken into custody earlier this month on charges of dine and dash, which he allegedly committed at upscale restaurants across the city.
According to sources close to the investigation, Thomas had been in Hong Kong on a business visa, attending conferences and meetings for his law firm.