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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple Found Carbonized Operated a Loan Shark Scheme in Roraima, Investigation Points Out

A couple found dead and burned in Brazil were reportedly involved in a loan sharking operation, according to police investigations that have led to multiple search warrants.

Mar 19 • 16:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyo plans loan scheme for youths in agribusiness

The Oyo State Government is set to launch a loan scheme for young farmers to promote agribusiness and economic growth.

Mar 19 • 08:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Death and serious illness insurance can now be used to repay loans... Introduction of free insurance for small business owners

A new free insurance scheme for small business owners allows insurance payouts for death or serious illnesses to be used for loan repayments, aiming to ease financial burdens.

Mar 16 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide announces £20,000 update that will benefit 10,000 customers

Nationwide is expanding its interest-free loan scheme to help 10,000 homeowners improve energy efficiency, with loans ranging from £5,000 to £20,000.

Mar 5 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation targets loan sharking scheme and fraud in consortium in Manaus

Brazilian police conducted a raid on a luxury condominium in Manaus as part of an investigation into loan sharking and consortium fraud that allegedly diverted around R$ 70 million.

Feb 24 • 12:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Millions of Farmers' Joy... These 4 Major Changes are Coming in KCC, RBI's Announcement!

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed significant changes to the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme to improve loan coverage and limits for farmers.

Feb 14 • 07:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CAC marks 35 years, unveils housing loan, health scheme for staff

The Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria is celebrating its 35th anniversary by launching a housing loan scheme and healthcare facility for staff and retired personnel.

Feb 7 • 20:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Loan shark franchise: see who are the Colombians wanted in the operation in PI, MA and CE

Six Colombians have been identified as fugitives involved in a major loan shark scheme, as announced by the Public Security Secretariat of Piauí during the second phase of Operation Macondo.

Feb 5 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Loan Shark Franchise': Targets of Operation Charged Interest of Up to 25% Per Day and Have Links with Colombians

Fourteen individuals were arrested in connection with a million-dollar loan shark scheme, which operated under a criminal franchise model and threatened victims with interest rates as high as 25% per day.

Feb 5 • 15:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of million-dollar loan sharking scheme arrested in operation in PI, MA, and CE; R$ 1 million blocked

Several suspects involved in a million-dollar loan sharking scheme were arrested during the third phase of Operation Macondo, with police seeking to apprehend 24 individuals across the state of Piauí, Maranhão, and Ceará.

Feb 5 • 09:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi-do reintroduces ultra-low credit loans at 2 million won, 1% interest per year

Gyeonggi-do has improved its ultra-low credit loan scheme and will start accepting applications from the 11th to provide assistance to financially vulnerable residents.

Feb 3 • 02:00 UTC

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