Beware of loan sharks threatening debtors

NEWS: Beware of 'loan sharks' threatening and harassing debtors with difficulty in making repayments.

Australian dollars in Sydney

Australian dollars in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP Image/Joel Carrett

Detectives from Surry Hills Police Area Command are warning people against entering into loans with “loan sharks”. The issue came to light after a number of persons from the Sydney Thai community reported to police that they were being threatened and harassed when they had difficulty making their repayments.

You can read the full press release in English here.


Share
1 min read

Published

Updated

Presented by SBS Thai
Source: SBS

Share this with family and friends


Follow SBS Thai

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Thai-speaking Australians.
Understand the quirky parts of Aussie life.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
Thai News

Thai News

Watch in onDemand