SINGAPORE - A woman who borrowed large sums of money from a friend over three years and gave seemingly absurd excuses for not repaying the loans, has been ordered by the High Court to return $466,700 to the lender.

The lender, Ms Natasha Mak-Levrion, had sued the borrower, Ms R. Shiamala, for the return of $525,200, but she was only able to provide evidence to back up transactions amounting to $487,700.