- An American woman, Onijah Andrew Robinson, traveled to Pakistan to marry a man she met online. However, she was left stranded after he abandoned her, and his family refused to approve of their relationship.
- Robinson gained viral attention by making bizarre demands to the Pakistani government, including financial compensation and citizenship, which she shared through press conferences and social media.
- After weeks of uncertainty, Robinson has reportedly agreed to return to the United States, though her exact status remains unclear.
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An American woman has gone viral after getting stranded in Pakistan due to a failed online romance. She flew across the world to marry a man she met online, but things did not go as planned.
Onijah Andrew Robinson, 33, is a mother from New York. She believed she had found love with 19-year-old Nidal Ahmed Memon, whom she met online. She traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, expecting to marry him. But after she arrived, his family refused to approve of their relationship.
Memon abandoned Robinson, leaving her stranded in Karachi. Her visa later expired, but she refused to leave the country. Instead, she camped outside Memon’s empty family home and started making demands to the Pakistani government.
Bizarre demands go viral
Robinson quickly gained attention after holding press conferences and making bold requests. She initially demanded $20,000 upfront and $5,000 to $10,000 per week while she stayed in Pakistan. However, her requests kept changing.
At one point, she asked the government for $100,000. She also claimed she wanted Pakistani citizenship and planned to invest in real estate. Her unusual behavior led to viral social media videos, with many questioning her motives.
In another viral moment, Robinson made an even stranger demand.
“I want these houses built up correctly, and I want pools in the backyard,” she said in an interview with AAJ TV.
Family speaks out
As Robinson’s viral fame grew, a man claiming to be her son spoke out. According to The Independent, Jeremiah Robinson told local media that his mother has bipolar disorder. He also confirmed that she was never legally married to Memon.
Despite her marriage claims, her son said the relationship was not legitimate. He also stated that he and his family had been trying to get her back home.
Robinson agrees to return to the U.S.
After weeks of uncertainty, a local Pakistani media outlet reported that Robinson had been taken to a welfare center. She has also reportedly agreed to fly back to the United States.
However, as of now, her exact status remains unclear.
