Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Illegal Moneylender Arrested in Bihar's Kaimur District
A man named Lakshman Shah was arrested in Bihar for being an illegal moneylender.
He gave money to people but charged very high interest and made them sign blank cheques.
One person borrowed money for his sister's wedding but was asked to pay much more than he originally borrowed.
The police found a lot of money, blank cheques, and other important documents at his house.
The police are asking other people who were hurt by this man to come forward.
The government of Bihar is also trying to stop these illegal moneylenders.
Lakshman Shah was arrested for illegal moneylending and harassment in Bihar's Kaimur district.
The victim borrowed Rs 1.5 lakh for his sister's wedding but was demanded Rs 5.6 lakh with exorbitant interest.
Police recovered Rs 1.7 lakh in cash, 245 blank cheques, 39 land documents, 65 signed stamp papers, and 1.764 kg of silver jewellery.
The accused allegedly charged four to five times the borrowed amount and seized properties of borrowers who failed to repay.
Bihar's government is taking action against illegal moneylenders and appealing to other victims to come forward.
- Who
- Lakshman Shah, an illegal moneylender, was arrested by Kudra police in Bihar's Kaimur district.
- What
- Lakshman Shah was arrested for financial exploitation and harassment of a victim who borrowed money for his sister's wedding.
- When
- The arrest and raid occurred following a complaint from the victim.
- Where
- The incident took place in Kudra, Kaimur district, Bihar.
- Why
- The victim approached the police after being subjected to mental and physical harassment and exorbitant interest demands.
- Accused
- Lakshman Shah
- Loan Amount
- Rs 1.5 lakh
- Demanded Amount
- Rs 5.6 lakh
- Recovered Cash
- Rs 1.7 lakh
- Blank Cheques
- 245
- Land Documents
- 39
- Signed Stamp Papers
- 65
- Silver Jewellery
- 1.764 kg
