The defence said the couple had attempted to consummate the marriage but were unsuccessful because of the groom's erectile dysfunction.
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man who allegedly entered into a marriage of convenience with a Georgian woman and a second man accused of instigating the union are on trial over the coupling that was purportedly to help gain a visit pass for the bride.
The prosecution charged that the marriage was one of convenience, where Maia stood to gain an immigration advantage while Goh would be provided free lodging in return, as he did not have a home at the time. Maia said Kok claimed that with a marriage visa established, it would be easier for her to enter Singapore.
When Kok told her the marriage was fixed for Jan 23, 2016, Maia said she could not marry Goh as she did not like him. The marriage did not take place on that date, and Kok brought Goh to Maia's residence and left him there. In return, Goh assisted her with all visit pass extensions. According to Maia, Kok did not benefit financially but did ask for referrals of people who wanted to get student passes.Goh said in a statement that he had been introduced to Kok through divorcing his second wife. He said Kok asked him for his personal details on multiple occasions and claimed to have seen multiple marriage preparation documents that were from Kok's purported sideline business of arranging marriages.
Salient to the defence's case is that the couple attempted to consummate the marriage, but were unsuccessful because of Goh's erectile dysfunction. "Maia provided intimate care and affection to Goh more than that of a friend," said Mr Sandhu."Maia provided care and affection that only shared by those in covenant of matrimony."
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