相亲后索财不断，“给钱才领证”？法院：全额返还！

Core Viewpoint - The case revolves around a dispute between two individuals regarding the return of money given under the pretext of marriage, highlighting issues of financial exploitation and the legal implications of such actions [1][3]. Group 1: Background of the Case - The individual named Tu met Jiang through a dating group and expressed a desire for a relationship, which led to Jiang requesting a "bride price" of 18,000 yuan, with an initial payment of 2,000 yuan [1]. - Over time, Tu transferred over 50,000 yuan to Jiang, who subsequently became unresponsive and avoided discussions about marriage [1][2]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - Tu filed a lawsuit against Jiang in the local court, seeking the return of the money given during their relationship [2]. - The court determined that Jiang's actions constituted financial solicitation under the guise of marriage, violating legal and ethical standards [3]. Group 3: Court's Decision - The court ruled that Tu's financial contributions were invalid as they were made under the premise of marriage, which Jiang exploited for personal gain [4]. - Jiang is required to return the full amount of over 50,000 yuan to Tu as per the court's ruling [4].