A resident of Kolkata has approached the police with a serious complaint, alleging that he and his family were subjected to intense harassment and even rape threats by agents working for a private loan recovery firm. The man claims the intimidation began after he lost his job and consequently failed to repay a private loan.
Chilling Details of the Harassment
The complainant submitted his formal statement to the Airport Police Station last week. In his complaint, he detailed a campaign of terror allegedly orchestrated by the loan recovery agents. The threats were not directed solely at him but extended to his immediate family members, including his wife, his minor son, and his elderly mother. The agents reportedly made repeated threatening calls, creating an atmosphere of fear and anxiety within the household.
The Fake Instagram Account and Explicit Threats
The situation escalated alarmingly on December 16. According to the complaint, the recovery agents allegedly created a fake Instagram account with the specific intent of targeting his wife. Through this fraudulent profile, they issued explicit threats of sexual assault against her, directly linking the violence to the pending loan dues. The man has provided screenshots of these threats as evidence to the police, which are now part of the official investigation.
Police Investigation Underway
Confirming the receipt of the complaint, officials from the Airport Police Station have stated that a probe into the matter has been initiated. The police are examining the evidence submitted, including the digital screenshots, and will be investigating the allegations of criminal intimidation and threats. This case highlights the extreme and often illegal tactics sometimes employed by unscrupulous recovery agents in the private lending sector.
The incident raises serious concerns about the regulation of private loan agencies and their recovery practices. While financial institutions have the right to recover dues, the methods used must operate within the bounds of the law. The use of threats, especially of sexual violence against family members, constitutes a severe criminal offense that goes far beyond the scope of legitimate debt collection.
