Chinese woman receives 80 lakh cash gift from boyfriend, discovers it's all fake currency

The suitcase that was presented as a gift allegedly contained currency amounting to approximately Rs. 80 lakhs (700,000 yuan), but it was all counterfeit.

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In a bizarre incident that unfolded in China, a woman received a gift from her boyfriend that turned out to be a source of dismay rather than joy. The man presented his partner with a suitcase purportedly containing about Rs. 80 lakhs (700,000 yuan) in cash, as a gesture to fulfil his future in-laws’ demand for buying their daughter a property.

Discovery of Fake Currency

However, the happiness associated with receiving such a substantial gift quickly turned sour when the woman decided to deposit the money in a bank. To her shock and disbelief, the bank staff informed her that most of the cash in the suitcase was counterfeit. The woman discovered that only the money placed on the top layer of the stack was real currency; the rest was fake.

Police Involvement

The discovery led to immediate action from bank officials and law enforcement authorities. Upon examination, it was confirmed that a significant portion of the cash was indeed fake currency. This revelation left the woman feeling deeply deceived and betrayed by her boyfriend's gift.

Confession and Explanation

Subsequently, the boyfriend was taken into custody by the police. During interrogation, he admitted to knowingly presenting fake currency as a means to fulfill his promise to buy a property for his partner as requested by her parents. The man confessed that he had purchased the fake cash online because he could not afford to buy an actual property at that time.

Legal Implications

While the boyfriend's actions were morally questionable, local media reports clarified that the fake cash was in the form of training coupons and did not fall under the category of counterfeit currency, which alleviated some legal repercussions for the man. However, the incident serves as a cautionary tale about the potential pitfalls of extravagant gestures and the importance of transparency and honesty in relationships.