Chinese man spends ₹55 lakh on bride, discovers she was already married
Hindustan TimesIn a shocking case of deceit and heartbreak, a man from China’s Hubei province fell victim to an elaborate wedding scam, losing ₹55 lakh to a woman he believed he was going to marry. Chinese man got scammed of ₹ 55 Lakh {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} According to a report by the South China Morning Post, the ordeal began when the man, identified as Shin, came across an {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} However, the relationship soon took a financially draining turn. Shaoyu, citing traditional customs, demanded ₹22 lakh as a “bride price.” She further requested money for gifts for her sister and medical expenses for her mother, adding significant financial strain. Man scammed of life savings by fake online lover {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Realising he had been the victim of a well-organised criminal ring targeting individuals seeking love and marriage online, Shin reported the matter to the local police.