Chinese man suffers stroke, wife skims US$153,000 from account, leaving him with only US$6
In granting joint guardianship, judge states the essence lies not in titles, but in who can genuinely care for the incapacitated loved one
A 61-year-old man in eastern China suffered a stroke on his wedding day, and his condition subsequently deteriorated, leaving him paralysed.
His wife siphoned 1.1 million yuan (US$153,000) from his account, leaving him with a mere 42 yuan (US$6).
According to the mainland media outlet News Morning Post, Wang, hailing from Shanghai, divorced over 20 years ago and raised his daughter independently.
In 2016, he married Ren Fang, a woman 16 years his junior. The details of their initial meeting remain undisclosed.
Relatives noted that older men living alone in Shanghai are highly sought after as marriage partners.
“My uncle had a solid pension, property, and relocation benefits,” remarked Wang’s nephew.