Mechanic seeking to borrow RM15K ends up owing RM13K to FB loansharks


  • Nation
  • Friday, 04 Jan 2019

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KUALA LUMPUR: A mechanic seeking a loan ended up owing money to 22 loan sharks who are believed to have been in cahoots with each other to deceive him.

The man from Sekinchan was seeking funds to set up a workshop when he stumbled upon a Facebook group offering loans.

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