SINGAPORE - She first felt a "connection" with her law professor over lunch one day in May 2010, and found his illustrious academic and professional achievements "quite awe-inspiring".

As the weeks progressed, they would meet for lunches and talked online extensively.

It was during this time that her affections for him grew to a stage where she showered him with gifts - including a $740 Montblanc pen as a belated birthday present in May, as well as two tailored shirts worth $236.20 in June.

The trials started on Jan 10 and are still ongoing.

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