TikToker helps Singaporean stranded in Philippines after alleged marriage scam

A Singaporean man, Hasbi, found himself stranded in the Philippines after learning his marriage to a Filipina woman was likely invalid. Content creator ItsCarrie initially shared his story on TikTok on September 20. Hasbi, 50, claimed he believed his marriage was genuine but recently discovered it was fake. Concerned, Carrie Laine Abad posted about Hasbi, showing him in a mosque where he was staying to avoid homelessness.

Abad, 24, offered to help Hasbi return to Singapore when she learned he had no money for a flight. She paid for his trip from Bohol to Manila and accompanied him to the Bureau of Immigration Head Office in Manila. Hasbi, alongside an American and a Nigerian, are currently awaiting updates from immigration authorities. Abad has since posted videos of Hasbi eating at an Indian restaurant and shopping for groceries in Manila.

Hasbi, stressed about his situation, told AsiaOne that Abad has been providing meals and accommodation in Manila. He did not wish to comment further. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Manila have been contacted for additional information.