Suspected loan shark arrests: Woman, 59, and man, 36, bailed pending further enquiries
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of being loan sharks.
The PSNI confirmed that a 59-year-old woman and man aged 36 were today arrested in Lisburn by the force’s Predatory Lending Team.
The pair were arrested, said Detective Inspector Cathy O'Hara said, on suspicion of illegal money lending and associated criminality.
“A significant amount of cash was also seized,” said the officer.
Both suspects have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Detective Inspector O’Hara added: “Illegal money lenders exploit vulnerable people in Northern Ireland’s most marginalised communities. It is completely false to claim that they are providing a community service.
“If you have borrowed money from an illegal lender, you have not committed a crime, and you are under no legal obligation to repay the loan.”
Anyone who needs confidential advice or has information which could that help our investigations is asked to contact the police on 028 9070 0563 or email [email protected]. Reports can also be made to Crimestoppers.