A prostitute and her pimp who have made numerous appearances in court were today remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to theft and fraud.

Kyle Mifsud, 23, a deliveryman from Cospicua and Donna Camilleri, 28, an unemployed single mother from Santa Lucija, denied stealing a bag from an unlocked car parked in Marsascala in May.

Inside the bag, the couple found a credit card which they allegedly used to purchase several items of jewellery and mobiles, amounting to €659.

The couple, who were also charged with relapsing, denied the charges. Defence lawyers Austin Gauci Maistre and Noel Bartolo requested bail.

Dr Bartolo said Ms Camilleri had four young children, aged between two and five.

Police Inspector Robert Said Sarreo objected to bail since there was a strong possibility that they tamper with the prosecution's evidence. He said they were also not trustworthy.

Magistrate Doreen Clarke upheld these arguments and turned down the request for bail.

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