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Scmp World
2026-06-24
Hong Kong Arrests 29 in Crackdown on Loan Sharks Charging 3,000% Interest
Hong Kong police have arrested 29 individuals in a major operation against a loan-sharking and money-laundering syndicate. The group allegedly charged victims exorbitant annual interest rates of up to 3,000% and used deceptive tactics to lure borrowers.