Shanghai Woman Uncovers Late Husband's Secret $2.8M Transfers to Mistress, Wins Legal Battle
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Moneycontrol•19-01-2026, 10:21
Shanghai Woman Uncovers Late Husband's Secret $2.8M Transfers to Mistress, Wins Legal Battle
- •A Shanghai woman, Shen, discovered her late husband Jin had secretly transferred nearly 20 million yuan ($2.8 million) to his mistress, Tao, over seven years.
- •Jin, who passed away in May 2022, had been married to Shen since 1999 and had two children.
- •Shen and her children initiated legal action against Tao, claiming the transfers were unlawful use of marital assets.
- •The court initially ruled in Shen's favor, ordering Tao to return 14 million yuan, stating Jin's actions violated Shen's rights and public morals.
- •Tao's appeal was rejected by the Shanghai First Intermediate People’s Court, upholding the original judgment.
Why It Matters: A Shanghai woman successfully sued her late husband's mistress to recover $2.8 million in secret transfers.
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