COLOMBIA – JULY 31, 2024 Debt trap and endless pressure from the loan shark drove the debtor to a desperate and heinous act. He surprised the loan shark, from whom he had borrowed money, while he was drinking a beer. He shot him several times and fled the scene. However, the police managed to track him down soon.
This tragic incident highlights just how far desperation can push someone when trapped in a cycle of debt and harassment. While lending and interest practices are strictly regulated by law in many countries to prevent exploitation, situations like this show the extreme pressure some borrowers can face when illegal or predatory lenders are involved. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of legal protections and responsible lending practices to prevent debt from driving people to such desperate and violent acts.
