Kerala dental student’s death highlights growing threat of predatory loan apps
- Posted on April 14, 2026
- By The Hindu
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A Kerala dental student's tragic death has brought critical attention to the predatory practices of unregulated loan applications. These digital lending platforms employ aggressive collection methods and psychological harassment that push vulnerable borrowers into financial and emotional distress. The incident reveals systemic failures in app store regulations and the urgent need for stronger consumer protection laws to combat exploitative lending practices targeting young professionals and students across India.