Yao Wenlong’s Restaurant in JB Threatened by Loan Shark Even When He Didn’t Borrow Any Money

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Boon Hun
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Imagine this: You’re already having enough trouble with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Yet on a perfectly peaceful weekend, you come to the store, ready for another day of hard work, only to realise that you’ve been attacked by loan sharks.

That was what happened to Yao Wenlong’s restaurant in Johor Bahru on 12 Dec 2020.

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Yao Wenlong’s Restaurant in JB Threatened by Loan Shark Even When He Didn’t Borrow Any Money

On 14 Dec 2020, it was reported that Yao Wenlong’s JB restaurant, Sun Gourmet Kitchen, was a victim of a loanshark attack on 12 Dec 2020.

The worst part? He reportedly did not borrow any money from loan sharks.

The shutters at the front had red paint thrown on it.

There was also a message asking them to repay their loan and a phone number for them to call.

Threat For Repayment Becomes An Extortion

Worried for the safety of his staff, Yao and his business partner, Chen Zhixin, called the number but no one picked up.

A while later, they receive a text message from the unidentified number, clarifying that they didn’t owe the loanshark any money.

“You actually don’t owe us money. We have no money for food, hope you can help. If you don’t, we won’t stop here, and your shophouse will be burned.”

During a press conference that Yao and Chen held to clarify the incident, they also revealed that the person behind the attack also sent them a video on 13 Dec, saying they’ll burn down the shop if their demand isn’t met.

Aftermath

The pair also revealed that they have handed the case over to the police.

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CCTV footage revealed that there was only one person involved in the attack on the shop.

Unfortunately, the man couldn’t be identified as he was wearing a mask.

Yao expressed his anger over the matter, lamenting about how hard it already was trying to keep the business afloat without firing anyone.

“My partner and I are very angry. We are already having a hard time keeping the restaurant afloat during the pandemic without firing any employees. This is really too much.”

It was also reported that they’ve hired a security guard to watch over the shop, and Chen has also moved into the staff dormitory above the shop to keep a closer watch on the situation.

Talk about bad luck. Hopefully, the perpetrator can be caught soon so that Yao and his business partner can, at least, catch a small break.

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F&B businesses have not been having a good time, especially in Malaysia where the Movement Control Order (MCO) has been going on for a long time.

Feature Image: Instagram / AsiaOne

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