KUWAIT CITY, Dec 2: In an unusual case, a 50-year-old expatriate woman has accused a man in his thirties of defrauding her of KD 78,000 (approximately $250,000) under the pretense of marriage. The woman provided evidence that the man had received substantial sums from her. The complaint has been referred to the Criminal Security Sector for investigation, with the defendant set to be summoned for questioning.

According to a security source, the 50-year-old woman reported to the Hawally and Shaab police stations that she had met the man, and the two developed mutual affection. He proposed marriage but claimed to be facing financial difficulties, asking her to help resolve them so they could marry without delay.

She informed investigators that the man assured her, he would repay the money and fulfill his promise to marry her once his financial crisis was resolved. She trusted his assurances and transferred the funds in installments, amounting to KD 78,000. However, after overcoming his financial problems, the man allegedly refused to repay the money or proceed with the marriage.

The case has been classified as a misdemeanor involving fraud and swindling. Authorities are continuing their investigation.