Indonesian man discovers woman he married after a year of in-person romance was a man trying to scam him for money
- Couple get together in person very quickly after hitting it off online
- Woman consistently wears niqab to cover head and face, hiding true identity as a man
A 26-year-old Indonesian man was shocked to discover just 12 days into his marriage that his wife, whom he had been dating for over a year, was actually a man attempting to scam him out of money.
The revelation shocked the Chinese internet, with many observers left astounded that the couple had dated in person for a year before getting married in April.
The husband, who used the alias AK, is from Naringgul, a region on the island of Java. He met the woman, Adinda Kanza, 26, on social media in 2023.
After hitting it off online, the duo quickly made plans to meet in person. AK said Kanza always wore traditional Muslim attire that covered her entire face when they met, claiming to be a devout Muslim.
AK said the niqab did not bother him and viewed it as a sign of her devotion to Islam.
As the two planned their wedding, Kanza mentioned she had no family to attend the wedding, leading the couple to opt for a modest ceremony at AK’s home on April 12.