A 51-year-old woman has denied stealing three rings worth £6,795 from a gym.
Lata Upadhuay appeared before Deputy High Bailiff Rachael Braidwood on September 2 and was assisted by a Hindi interpreter.
The offence is alleged to have been committed at Carrefour Gym, at Wellington Road, on August 20.
Prosecuting advocate Sara-Jayne Dodge said that the defendant was only permitted to stay on the island until December 3, and submitted the case was suitable for summary court trial.
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Ms Upadhuay, who lives at Wybourn Drive in Onchan, was represented in court by advocate Paul Rodgers, who agreed that the case should remain in the lower court.
A pre-trial review will be held in summary court on October 14.
Bail continues.