State vs Chinese Nationals — Illegal loan apps case

12 Jul 2022Filing

Look out circular issued against Chinese national in loan app scam

Authorities issued a look out notice against a Chinese national linked to the illegal loan application scam, as investigations revealed the operation had international reach including in Thailand.

The Hindu

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Authorities issued a notice to stop a specific person from leaving the country.
Who:: The Central Crime Branch of the Chennai Police is the agency and the accused is a Chinese national.
When:: Reported on 12 Jul 2022.
Where:: Central Crime Branch, Chennai Police, Tamil Nadu.
Why:: Investigations showed the illegal loan app scam involved international operations in places like Thailand.
What it means:: This notice alerts border officials to catch the person if they try to travel abroad.

3 Jan 2021Arrest

Two Chinese nationals arrested by Chennai police in illegal loan app case

Chennai police arrested four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, in connection with an illegal micro-financing network operation involving approximately 300 crore rupees.

The Times of India

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Four people were arrested for running an illegal micro-financing network.
Who:: The Chennai police arrested four people including two Chinese nationals who are the accused in this case.
When:: Reported on 3 Jan 2021.
Where:: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Why:: They are accused of operating an illegal micro-financing network involving three hundred crore rupees.
What it means:: The arrest of these individuals allows the Central Crime Branch to proceed with the investigation.

3 Jan 2021News

Illegal loan apps case | Chennai Police arrest two Chinese nationals in Bengaluru

The Central Crime Branch of the Chennai Police has arrested two Chinese nationals in Bengaluru for operating predatory instant loan apps illegally.

The Hindu

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The police arrested two people for running illegal, high-interest loan apps.
Who:: The Chennai Central Crime Branch police are the law agency. Two Chinese nationals are the accused.
When:: Reported on 3 Jan 2021.
Where:: Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Bengaluru.
Why:: They are accused of operating predatory instant loan apps illegally.
What it means:: The police have taken two suspects into custody as part of their investigation into these loan apps.

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State vs Chinese Nationals — Illegal loan apps case

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Look out circular issued against Chinese national in loan app scam

Two Chinese nationals arrested by Chennai police in illegal loan app case

Illegal loan apps case | Chennai Police arrest two Chinese nationals in Bengaluru

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