Man loses case to claw back $369,000 he spent on lavish gifts for ex-girlfriend
Summary
A Singaporean man lost a court case trying to get back over S$468,000 ($369,200) that he spent on his ex-girlfriend during their relationship. The court decided the money was given as gifts, not loans, because the man willingly spent the money without expecting repayment.Key Facts
- Chander Agarwal, a CEO, spent about S$468,000 on his ex-girlfriend Felicia Lee.
- The money covered gifts, credit card charges, trips, a fengshui master, and insurance premiums.
- Agarwal tried to claim these amounts as loans and sued to get his money back.
- The Singapore High Court ruled the money was given as gifts out of love, not loans.
- Agarwal could not provide proof that Lee agreed to repay the money.
- The judge noted Agarwal enjoyed expensive tastes and freely gave gifts before the break-up.
- The relationship ended after Agarwal suspected Lee of having an affair.
- The judge said Agarwal became bitter after the break-up and tried to get his money back.
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