• Married couple —Rohaya (left) and Selamat
• Married couple —Rohaya (left) and Selamat

Woman, 71, marries toy boy,16, in Indonesia

He reportedly said: ‘They said they wanted to commit suicide because they were completely in love, so if one of them dies, then both must die.’

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Footage of the ceremony shows Selamat putting his hands to his face as guests scream and cheer in celebration.

They were accused of not marrying for love, but as both are equally poor, money is not thought to be a factor.

Both Kuswoyo and the groom’s brother gave their permission for the couple to wed, according to local reports.

Men must be at least 19 before they get married in Indonesia, but a loophole in the law allows for marriage under an individual’s ‘religious norms’.

They reportedly formed a ‘nikah siri’ marriage which is recognised by society but not the state.

Source: metro.co.uk

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