Money lenders: Beware of police
Posted on: 23/Jul/2014 10:34:59 AM
Central Crime Branch has revived its Kandhu vatti’ unit. a new helpline for victims of harassment by money-lenders has also been launched.
The 24-hour helpline 044-25615086, monitored by the Commissioner of Police himself, will assist those who directly opt for police action or whose grievances have been declined by the local police.
On Tuesday, a team led by Deputy Commissioner (CCB) S. Jeyakumar apprehended financier Bhoologapandian (40) of Anna Nagar West.
His client, Kasi Viswanathan of Koyambedu, had borrowed Rs. 58 lakh in March 2012 and paid back Rs. 1.08 crore but Bhoologapandian insisted he pay another Rs. 1 crore.
