India, Oct. 7 -- An online friendship that blossomed into marriage turned into a nightmare for a Thai woman after she allegedly discovered that the Indian man she married already had three children from a 12-year-old marriage, media reports said.

The Thai businesswoman, identified as Upsorn, who runs a restaurant and a canteen, reportedly met Kanpur-based leather businessman Irfan through social media. Their online friendship soon developed into a romantic relationship.

Irfan later travelled to Thailand, where he gained Upsorn's trust, and the two eventually got married in the country, according to reports.

After their marriage, Irfan allegedly began demanding Rs 60 lakh from Upsorn, citing business and other financial requirements. Up...