Kerala dental student’s death highlights growing threat of predatory loan apps
The Hindu·13h ago·Fear
What Happened
A first-year dental student in Kannur, Kerala died after borrowing approximately ₹14,000 through an online loan app between December and January. Recovery agents allegedly subjected him to relentless intimidation and repeated contact. The incident highlights the persistent threat of predatory loan apps in Kerala despite periodic enforcement crackdowns. The app-based lending ecosystem continues to evolve.
Key Entities
Nithin Raj R.L.KannurKeralaBDS studentpredatory loan appsrecovery agents