A disturbing incident involving loan sharks has surfaced, linking cross-border syndicates between Singapore and Malaysia. A Malaysian man’s financial struggles escalated into tragedy, leaving his family devastated and targeted even after his death.
The 27-year-old man, He Wenjie, was working in Singapore when he faced mounting financial difficulties. According to his family, he borrowed money from loan sharks to cover his daily expenses. His father discovered the issue after a Facebook post by Mr. He revealed his struggles. The man owed $500 to loan sharks, but his family claimed he was also deceived by scammers posing as creditors.
Initially, Mr. He’s father refrained from intervening, trusting his son to handle the situation. However, events took a grim turn on December 19 when the father began receiving threatening calls from loan sharks and was unable to reach his son. On December 20, one loan shark ominously warned that Mr. He would “jump off a building soon.” Attempts to locate him through his roommate in Singapore revealed he had left his residence but never returned.
Tragically, on December 21, Mr. He’s father was informed by an undertaker that his son had died in a hospital in Johor Bahru. The family did not disclose further details about his death but confirmed he had passed away.
Even after his death, the harassment did not cease. On January 18, 2025, the family’s home in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, was set on fire by individuals linked to the loan sharks. The act was caught on CCTV and shared by Malaysian MP Lim Lip Eng on social media.
The footage revealed a man in a grey shirt and cap placing a sheet of paper in the house gate before igniting a bottle and throwing it into the porch. The arsonist casually walked away, recording the scene on his phone. The fire caused significant damage, and two police reports were subsequently lodged.
MP Lim called for stricter measures to combat loan shark syndicates operating across the border, highlighting the vulnerability of families caught in the aftermath of such predatory practices. He emphasized the need for enforcement agencies in both countries to coordinate efforts against these criminal networks.
The incident sheds light on the broader issue of unregulated loan shark activities and the psychological toll they impose on their victims. Families are often left grappling with harassment, threats, and violence, even after the victim is no longer around.
Police investigations into the arson attack and Mr. He’s death are ongoing. This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of falling prey to illegal moneylenders and the far-reaching consequences such debts can have on families.
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