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6 men charged over links to moneylending syndicate

The group is linked to over 25,500 ScamShield reports and more than 1,500 police reports regarding unlicensed moneylending.

6 men charged over links to moneylending syndicate
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Six men are facing charges in connection with an alleged moneylending syndicate. This group is believed to have been involved in at least 25,500 reports made to ScamShield, as well as 1,509 police reports, with 883 specifically related to unlicensed moneylending.

The allegations against the men highlight the significant scale of the syndicate's operations, which has drawn considerable attention from law enforcement.