Lakam Chiu Asks for Lower Bail in Qualified Theft Case, Camp Hopes for Settlement With Kim Chiu

Quick Chika: Days after her arrest for 124 counts of qualified theft, Lakam Chiu's camp filed a motion asking the court to lower her recommended P5.838 million bail. Her lawyer said the amount is too big for her to post in full. Fashion Pulis also shared a fresh photo of Lakam with sister Kim Chiu, a reminder that this whole mess started as a family and business dispute.

Family fights over money are messy enough when it is just your own household group chat. Now imagine it playing out in court, with your sister as the complainant. That is where Lakam Chiu is right now.

Photo: Instagram / @kamchiu

Why does Lakam Chiu want lower bail?

Lakam was arrested on Sunday, September 20, 2026, over 124 counts of qualified theft involving a total of P44,396,331.65. The complaint accuses her of unauthorized online transfers and withdrawals from the corporate accounts of House of Little Bunny Philippines Inc. The Quezon City court set her total recommended bail at P5.838 million.

Her lawyer, Atty. Dominic Solis, said the amount is simply too much for her to raise all at once.

Napakalaki nga po ng amount na hinihingi or recommended.

That is Tagalog for "the amount being asked for is really huge." Solis said they are not trying to dodge the case, just asking for bail that will not become a wall between Lakam and her right to defend herself while the case moves forward.

Is Lakam Chiu trying to settle with Kim Chiu?

Fashion Pulis tied the bail request to hopes of a settlement, and it lines up with what Lakam has said before. Even amid the legal back and forth, she has expressed wanting to patch things up with her sister. As of now, there is no public confirmation from Kim Chiu's side that a settlement is actually happening, so treat this part as still developing.

What is the qualified theft case really about?

Kim Chiu filed the complaint over funds allegedly taken from House of Little Bunny Philippines Inc., a company connected to the sisters' business ventures. The case covers well over four years worth of transactions based on the number of counts involved, which is why the recommended bail landed so high in the first place.

Can sisters really get past something like this?

Money problems between siblings hit different, especially when it is tied to a family business both of you built. It is easy to judge from the outside, but anyone who has fought with a sibling over shared finances knows how fast things can spiral, and how hard it is to walk it back once lawyers get involved.

Do you think Kim and Lakam can still find their way back to being close, or has too much been said and done? Tell us what you think in the comments.

Quick answers

Why was Lakam Chiu arrested?

Lakam Chiu, sister of Kim Chiu, was arrested on September 20, 2026 over 124 counts of qualified theft involving P44,396,331.65 allegedly taken from House of Little Bunny Philippines Inc.

How much bail did the court set for Lakam Chiu?

The Quezon City court set her total recommended bail at P5.838 million. Her lawyer has filed a motion asking for it to be lowered, saying the amount is too large for her to post.

Will Kim Chiu and Lakam Chiu settle the case?

It is not officially confirmed. Fashion Pulis linked the bail request to hopes of a settlement, and Lakam has said before that she wants to reconcile with Kim, but nothing has been finalized publicly.

Updated September 22, 2026. Sources and photo credits: Fashion Pulis | PhilNews | Philstar. All photos belong to their respective owners.