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Woman, 39, accused of embezzling S$1.7 million from late S'pore businessman, 73, says they were lovers & that the money was a gift
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chloe Loh , as published by Mothership
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The businessman passed away at the age of 73, and his estate is now suing the woman for breach of fiduciary duty. The woman claims to have been in a relationship with the businessman for 10 years.
A lawsuit is underway regarding a large sum of money. The executor of a deceased businessman's estate is seeking to recover funds. The defendant claims the money was a gift from the businessman, with whom she had a long-term relationship. The businessman passed away at the age of 73, and his estate is now suing the woman for breach of fiduciary duty.
The woman claims to have been in a relationship with the businessman for 10 years. She is from Qingdao, China, and previously worked at a maid agency.
Further details of the case are available from the source, including the trial proceedings which began in August.
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Category: business ·
Published: September 7, 2026 ·
Source: Mothership ·
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