‘금리 43800%’ 뜯은 불법사금융…가족에 ‘차용증 얼굴 사진’ 보내

A recent investigation has uncovered illegal loan sharking operations in South Korea that charged exorbitant interest rates, reportedly as high as 43,800%. These predatory lenders employed extreme tactics to pressure borrowers, including sending photos of signed loan agreements featuring the borrower's face to their family members. This aggressive collection method aimed to shame and coerce individuals into repayment, highlighting the severe distress caused by illegal financial activities.

This situation underscores the critical need for stronger regulations and enforcement against illegal loan sharks to protect vulnerable individuals from financial exploitation and severe personal harassment.