Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Businesswoman Sues for Divorce Funds After Relationship Ends
A businesswoman in China gave her employee a large sum to help him divorce his wife so they could be together.
After a year, they were not compatible, and she demanded the money back.
The initial court agreed.
However, the appellate court disagreed, ruling the money was for the divorce and child support.
Chinese social media users criticized the businesswoman.
A businesswoman, Zhu, gave her employee, He, ₹3.7 crore for divorce and child support.
The money was transferred to He’s wife, Chen.
Zhu and He began a relationship.
After a year, Zhu and He were incompatible, and Zhu demanded the money back.
The appellate court ruled Zhu could not recover the funds.
- Who
- Businesswoman Zhu, her employee He, and He's ex-wife Chen.
- What
- Zhu provided funds for He's divorce then sued for their return after their relationship ended.
- When
- Details not specified, case reported in September 2025.
- Where
- Chongqing, China
- Why
- Zhu wanted to be with He; she provided funds to facilitate his divorce, then sought a refund after they were not compatible.
Businesswoman's Perspective
Appellate Court's Perspective
Justification of Funds
Businesswoman's Perspective
Funds were provided to facilitate the divorce.
Appellate Court's Perspective
Funds were for divorce compensation and child support; insufficient evidence showed otherwise.
- Location
- Chongqing, China
- Businesswoman's Name
- Zhu
- Employee's Name
- He
- He's Ex-wife
- Chen
- Money Given
- ₹3.7 crore (3 million yuan)
- Initial Court Ruling
- Refund Ordered
- Appellate Court Ruling
- No Refund Required
