Man wrongly transfers $6,650 to ex-wife; ‘highly unreasonable’ conduct costs her over $7,000
She did not return the money despite his repeated requests, and later deposited it with the police instead.
James Jonathan accidentally transferred $6,650 to his ex-wife Adel Ng, whom he had saved in his contact list as "Wife". This led to a six-month legal dispute, with Ng ultimately ordered to pay $6,500 in legal costs due to her "highly unreasonable" conduct. The former couple divorced in 2021 but continued to communicate, including about their child.
When Jonathan mistakenly transferred the money to Ng on December 7, 2025, he sent her multiple emails asking for its return. Instead of complying, Ng claimed she was a scam victim and asked for extensive information, including identification documents and indemnities. She even deposited the money with the police the next day, without providing Jonathan a chance to respond.
Jonathan then sued Ng for the return of the $6,650. In the court's judgment, Ng's actions were deemed "highly unreasonable" and caused the dispute to unnecessarily prolong. The court also rejected her argument that depositing the money with the police was a legal defense. Ng's excessive requests and her desire to harass her ex-husband further added to the dispute.
Eventually, the couple agreed to settle the dispute, and the $6,650 was returned to Jonathan by June 26, 2026.
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