Two locals arrested for unlicensed moneylending
MIRI: Two local men were arrested for alleged unlicensed moneylending (Ah Long) activities in the district during an operation codenamed ‘Ops Vulture’. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspects were detained by the Commercial Crime Investigation Division (CCID) around 11 am last Tuesday (Mar 19). “They were arrested on suspicion of being […]
Borrowers’ quandary in moneylending matters
Think twice when borrowing money from these loan sharks as there is a high price to pay. It is not worth the hassle and trouble for a temporary respite. I believe it is better to plan and spend prudently according to our means. – Datuk Seri Johny Ch’ng Ewe Gee, Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation vice-chairman […]
End of the road for ah long racket
KUCHING: Police have crippled a loan shark (ah long) syndicate which has been active for the past five years with the arrest of 14 of its members. District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said all the suspects, aged between 21 and 48, were nabbed in raids on six premises involving four houses, an apartment and […]
Unlicensed moneylending agent caught in action
MIRI: Police on Tuesday morning detained an 18 year-old local man for engaging in unlicensed moneylending business here. Miri police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari said the suspect was detained at a restaurant at Jalan Kwang Tung here where he was allegedly distributing printed leaflets to promote an illegal money lending business. The suspect was detained at […]
