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Singapore man ordered to repay S$321,000 after posing as pilot
A Singapore man has been ordered by the courts to repay his former girlfriend S$321,000 after she discovered he had misrepresented himself as a pilot. The man had attempted to argue that the funds were gifts given out of love and affection.
LSN Singapore ·
A Singapore court has ruled that a man must repay S$321,000 to his ex-girlfriend, rejecting his claim that the substantial sum was a voluntary gift motivated by romantic feelings.
The case centred on money transferred by the woman to the man while they were in a relationship. The defendant had presented himself as a commercial pilot during their time together, leading the woman to believe she was supporting someone with a stable aviation career.
When the true nature of his employment came to light, the woman pursued legal action to recover the funds. The defendant's defence hinged on the argument that the transfers constituted gifts freely given due to love and affection between the couple, a position the court did not accept.
The judgment underscores the courts' approach to distinguishing between genuine gifts and money obtained through misrepresentation in intimate relationships. The ruling serves as a reminder of the legal protections available to individuals who have provided substantial financial support based on false pretences about a partner's circumstances or identity.