Kim Chiu breaks her silence after her sister Lakam Chiu’s arraignment in a qualified theft case. Kim says the situation involves more than what has been publicly discussed and clarifies her position on the dispute between the sisters.
According to reports, Lakam faces 124 counts of qualified theft over allegations that unauthorized withdrawals and transfers involved about ₱44.4 million in company funds tied to their handbag business. Kim states the legal conflict is not about personal money, but about the business she says she worked hard to build. She also describes being hurt by the feud and acknowledges that people may form different opinions about her decision.
Outlets characterize Kim’s remarks as both a response to public commentary and an effort to provide context following the court proceedings. While they agree on the existence of the case, the focus differs: one report emphasizes Kim’s claim that there is “more to the story,” while another highlights her statement that she is hurt and that the matter is connected to business funds rather than personal wealth.
