Widower Sues Ex-Girlfriend for $191,000 Apartment Payment
A 63-year-old widower in Vietnam has sued his ex-girlfriend, demanding the return of approximately $191,000 (VND5 billion) he paid for an apartment under the agreement it would be jointly owned. The court ruled in favor of the man, ordering the woman to repay about $110,000 (VND4.2 billion). The case highlights the complexities of property division and trust-based financial transactions among unmarried couples in Vietnam.
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