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Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on gifts for ex-girlfriend
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- A Singaporean man, Chander Agarwal, lost a court case attempting to recover S$468,000 he had spent on his ex-girlfriend Felicia Lee, with the court ruling the money was willingly given as gifts.
- The Singapore High Court found Agarwal had consistently showered Lee with lavish gifts and reassured her he did not expect repayment, lacking documentary evidence to prove the money was loaned.
- Agarwal claimed the funds were interest-free loans for various expenses, but Lee argued they were gifts made out of love and affection, a position the judge accepted.
- The judge highlighted Agarwal's affluent status and expensive tastes contrasted with Lee's more modest means, noting Lee's occasional reluctance to accept the gifts.
- The case reflects emotional fallout from a sour breakup, with the judge citing a famous quote on love turned to hatred, emphasizing such emotions affect all genders.
