Pune: In a troubling case of financial exploitation, the Hadapsar Police have registered a complaint against a moneylender who allegedly threatened a borrower with a bounced check while demanding additional funds, despite having already received the complete repayment with interest.

The complaint was lodged by a 63-year-old resident of Kothwadi, who detailed the harrowing experience at the Hadapsar Police Station.

The accused individuals, identified as Umesh Dattatray Shirke, aged 49, from Godbole Wasti in Manjari, and 42-year-old Vaishali Arvind Bahirat, also from Manjari, have been implicated in this case that spans from July 14, 2022, to the present.

According to police reports, the complainant had initially borrowed ₹2.5 million from Umesh Shirke. Over time, the complainant repaid a total of ₹3.32 million, which included both the principal amount and interest.

However, Shirke allegedly used coercive tactics to extract further payments from the complainant, claiming additional interest.

The situation escalated as Shirke and Bahirat reportedly harassed the complainant with persistent late-night phone calls, creating an atmosphere of fear and distress. In a shocking turn, they threatened to bounce a check if the complainant did not comply with their demand for more money.

Police Inspector Jagdale is actively investigating the matter, and authorities are taking this case seriously as it highlights the rampant issues of loan sharking and financial harassment that continue to plague vulnerable borrowers.

The police urge individuals facing similar situations to come forward and report such misconduct to prevent further exploitation.