{"id":11620,"date":"2025-12-04T16:51:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/loan-sharks-from-spore-allegedly-burn-down-home-in-msia-victims-family-loses-over-s94k\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:51:51","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:51:51","slug":"loan-sharks-from-spore-allegedly-burn-down-home-in-msia-victims-family-loses-over-s94k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/loan-sharks-from-spore-allegedly-burn-down-home-in-msia-victims-family-loses-over-s94k\/","title":{"rendered":"Loan sharks from S\u2019pore allegedly burn down home in M\u2019sia, victim\u2019s family loses over S$94K"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Alleged Singaporean loan sharks set fire to house in Malaysia despite victim never borrowing any money<\/h2>\n

A horrific incident unfolded in Malaysia when alleged Singaporean loan sharks set fire to a family’s home after the victim became involved in a remittance scam linked to a loan advertisement.<\/p>\n

The devastating attack left the victim’s family homeless and caused over RM300,000 (S$94,000) in damages, reports Malaysian news outlet China Press.<\/p>\n

Victim receives threats after filling out details in loan ad<\/h3>\n

The victim, identified as Mr He (name transliterated), a 30-year-old driver based in Singapore, saw an advertisement for a loan on Facebook on 7 Nov and decided to apply.<\/p>\n

After filling out his details, Mr He decided not to proceed with the loan. However, just three days later, the situation took a dangerous turn.<\/p>\n

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Source: China Press<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

According to his wife, Ms Zheng (name transliterated), the couple began receiving threatening messages from loan sharks demanding repayment of RM11,142 (S$3,500).<\/p>\n

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The loan sharks warned that if the amount was not paid, they would burn down Mr He’s father’s house in Johor.<\/p>\n

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Source: China Press<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Family forced to pay S$7,000 after threats of violence<\/h3>\n

Checking his bank account, Mr He discovered that a sum of S$300 had been remitted into his account on the same day he filled out his loan application.<\/p>\n

About a week later, he received threatening messages from two different Singaporean numbers. But since the couple had not borrowed any money, they chose to ignore them.<\/p>\n

However, on 15 Nov, the loan sharks made good on their threat. They set fire to the home of Ms He’s father in Johor, leaving the family devastated.<\/p>\n

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Source: China Press<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The perpetrators then threatened again, promising that the next target would be Ms Zheng’s father’s house in Ipoh, Perak.<\/p>\n

Faced with further threats, the couple was forced to pay S$7,000 to ensure their safety, a payment that Ms Zheng believed would end the harassment.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the perpetrators continued to demand money, extorting another S$5,000, claiming it was the “arson fee” for the runners sent to carry out the attack.<\/p>\n

CCTV footage captures terrifying arson attack<\/h3>\n

CCTV footage shared by Ms Zheng shows flames suddenly engulfing the courtyard of Mr He’s elderly parents’ house at around 2.26am, spreading rapidly and destroying the home’s contents.<\/p>\n

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Source: China Press on Facebook<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Furniture and belongings in the living room and bedrooms were not spared, rendering the entire house uninhabitable.<\/p>\n

Despite the fire department’s swift response, the damage was extensive.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, no one was inside at the time of the fire, but the losses were severe, with the family’s home destroyed and their lives turned upside down.<\/p>\n

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Source: China Press<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Mr He’s parents are now temporarily staying at another son’s house, while the financial and emotional toll continues to mount.<\/p>\n

The total damages from the fire are estimated at S$94,000.<\/p>\n

The incident has been reported to both the Malaysian Police and the Singapore Police, and investigations are ongoing.<\/p>\n

Also read: House in M’sia set on fire by loan sharks, but they got the wrong address
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House in M’sia set on fire by loan sharks, but they got the wrong address<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Featured image adapted from China Press.<\/em><\/p>\n

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