2 days ago
Loan sharks threaten family over son's debt
KUALA LUMPUR: A man who fled after borrowing from loan sharks has triggered a wave of threats against his family, including warnings that his two young daughters could be harmed if the debts are not repaid.
The debtor's father, who wanted to be known only as Xie, revealed that his 29-year-old son had borrowed money from more than 10 loan sharks earlier this month and disappeared three days ago after packing his belongings. His whereabouts remain unknown, China Press reported.
Xie said his son had borrowed from loan sharks as early as 2019. At that time, Xie used the family's savings and insurance funds to help settle debts amounting to RM20,000. However, six years later, his son has once again turned to illegal lenders.
"Since last month, loan sharks have been harassing us daily with phone calls and text messages.
"They even created a mock funeral photo using my son's image, spread our family photo online, and threatened to harm my two granddaughters," he said during a press conference organised by DAPSY Public Complaints Bureau chief Lee Wen Bin.
Unable to repay the mounting loans, the family has now publicly disowned the man and urged the loan sharks to stop harassing them.
Xie admitted the ordeal has left the entire family living in fear. He and his wife have endured sleepless nights, especially due to concerns over the safety of their granddaughters.
A police report was lodged yesterday (July 13) to assure the safety of the family members.
