Onijah’s love story takes new turn, shifted to Chhipa Foundation
US woman claims online marriage in Utah: Teen lover’s rejection leaves American woman stranded in Karachi: US Consulate steps in, but she resists deportation and stages sit-in outside 'husband's house': Ramzan Chhipa declares US woman like her sister:
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An American woman, Onijah Andrew Robinson, who spent an entire night outside her lover’s home in Karachi after being allegedly betrayed by a Pakistani teenager, has been moved to the Chhipa Foundation’s headquarters for shelter, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported on Friday.
Chhipa's intervention
The head of the Chhipa Foundation, Ramzan Chhipa, personally intervened and brought Onijah to the foundation’s headquarters near FTC, Karachi, from Tipu Sultan Police Station.
Ramzan Chhipa revealed that Onijah had been unable to sleep for three days, affecting her health.
“She is like my sister, and we will take care of her,” Ramzan Chhipa stated, adding that Chhipa female volunteers would stay with her, ensuring her comfort and safety.
Social media romance goes wrong
The 19-year-old Karachi man, Ahmad Nidal Memon, allegedly met Onijah Andrew Robinson on social media and allegedly online married and promised to stay together.
Trusting him, she divorced her husband, abandoned her children, and flew to Pakistan on October 11 to be with him.
However, Ahmed’s family strongly opposed the marriage, leaving Onijah stranded in Karachi for months as she had no return ticket.
“We Are Already Married,” Claims Onijah
Speaking to the media, Onijah shocked everyone by claiming that she and Ahmed were already married online in Utah, USA.
“Although we are married, we don’t have children yet. I only want a secure home with him,” she stated, rejecting claims that she was after money.
“Money is nothing; I have money, and everyone here has money. This is about love, not wealth,” she insisted.
Sit in outside lover’s home
After being denied recognition by Ahmed’s family, Onijah staged a protest outside his apartment in Ali Arcade, Karachi.
She spent the entire night in the parking lot despite the cold weather, refusing to leave until her demands were met.
Legal challenges
The case has gained social media attention and legal scrutiny, with authorities now investigating the validity of her alleged online marriage.
Meanwhile, Ahmed has remained silent and disappeared from the house, while his family refuses to accept the marriage.
US Consulate’s intervention
The US Consulate in Karachi became involved after Onijah was offloaded from a Qatar Airways flight (QR 611) at Karachi Airport due to creating a disturbance and misbehaving with airline staff two days ago.
US officials clarified that they could not force her to return to America against her will, as it would be illegal and could lead to legal consequences for the US government.
Reporter: Usama Malik