Grandad theft auto: Relatives whisk away their 102-year-old millionaire father in his wheelchair after discovering he has married his carer, 68, and planned to give her his fortune
This is the moment the relatives of a 102-year-old millionaire whisked him away after discovering he had secretly married his carer and planned to give her his fortune.
The incident happened outside a hospital in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan, on February 3.
The centenarian tycoon, whose surname is Wang, was leaving a medical appointment in a wheelchair pushed by his new wife.
Waiting at the entrance were three of his sons, three daughters-in-law and four grandchildren.
As the couple emerged, the relatives surged forward, pushed Ms Lai, the elderly man’s new wife, aside and seized control of the wheelchair, attempting to take Mr Wang away.
Video shows a chaotic struggle as Ms Lai shouts for police assistance. She was reportedly injured during the altercation.
Officers arrived at the scene after receiving a report. The family told police the elderly man was their father and father-in-law, and he was ultimately taken away with them.
The explosive hospital clash came weeks after Mr Wang, 102, quietly registered his marriage to Ms Lai, 68, on January 5.
The incident happened outside a hospital in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan, on February 3
The centenarian tycoon, whose surname is Wang, was leaving a medical appointment in a wheelchair pushed by his new wife before being accosted by his children
His children say they only discovered the wedding when they tried to visit him on January 8 and were allegedly refused access.
Relatives claim the caregiver isolated him from the outside world and prevented family contact. They further allege that she took advantage of his deteriorating mental condition to secure her financial future.
According to reports, Mr Wang transferred seven plots of land and a £1.9million insurance policy to Ms Lai and her children, amounting to around £4.7million.
His total assets are estimated at between £16million and £18.7million.
Mr Wang is reported to own multiple properties and parcels of land in Taipei.
Ms Lai denies wrongdoing. She has filed complaints for coercion and public insult and has applied for a protection order against the family.
Household registration authorities said that when the marriage was processed, Mr Wang was able to answer questions and met the formal legal requirements. Under Taiwanese law, individuals with legal capacity may marry regardless of age.
The validity of the marriage and the asset transfers will now be decided in court, as the dispute between the caregiver and the tycoon’s family moves into legal proceedings.
