KUALA LUMPUR — Johor police have dismantled a loan shark syndicate preying on Malaysians working in Singapore, arresting four suspects—including three men and a woman—in raids on April 17.
Johor police chief Datuk M. Kumar revealed the gang used meth-fuelled runners to harass defaulters by splashing paint, locking homes, and issuing threats. Recruited via Facebook and TikTok, victims were lured into high-interest loans with no formal contracts, and funds were transferred through Singapore-based accounts.