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Suspected loan shark arrested during IMLT operation in Coventry - Stop Loan Sharks

A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending early this morning in an operation by the England Illegal Money Lending Team in Coventry. The IMLT worked in partnership with officers from West Midlands Police to execute a warrant at an address in the Upper Stoke area. Officers seized cash and electronic devices, and the suspect was taken into custody to be questioned by IMLT investigators. The IMLT works in partnership with …

Do your bit to stop loan sharks

The issue of loan sharks will be in the spotlight during next week’s Stop Loan Sharks week. Being in debt to a loan shark is more than just a financial burden, it can be a terrifying, isolating, and emotionally draining experience. For many, it feels like being trapped in a nightmare with no way out. The Public Protection Partnership is supporting its partners in promoting Stop Loan Sharks Week 2025. If you’re not sure that your lender is a loan…

Police bust loan shark ring that charged 3,000% interest

A criminal loan shark ring that charged annual interest rates exceeding 3,000 percent and distributed nude photos of borrowers as blackmail has been busted by Seoul police.