An elderly woman was followed home from a social welfare office and had her money taken off her by a moneylendng gang. “I learned of one incident last week where an elderly lady was followed home after visiting a social welfare office, and had the money she had with her to pay bills taken from by a member of this gang. “When people are unable to meet the extortionate interest and repayment costs, they are then threatened or their property is damaged. “People are in such dire financial straits that they perceive these money-lenders are their only avenue to make ends meet. “This vulnerability is being fed upon by criminals across the country and it cannot be allowed to continue,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent April 27, 2022 01:50 UTC