Fraudulent loan app claims 31-year-old woman’s life in Kerala

KOCHI: A tragic incident at Aruvappara in Vengoor near Perumbavoor has drawn attention to the dangers of fraudulent loan apps. Aarathi, 31, died by suicide after allegedly borrowing money from an online loan platform. The police recovered disturbing evidence on her mobile phone, including threatening messages and calls.

On Tuesday afternoon, Aarathi, wife of Aneesh, was found hanging in the bedroom of their home at Aruvappara. She was declared dead at the hospital. Her brother-in-law, Ajeesh, said that the family had no known financial troubles. “My brother Aneesh works in Kuwait and regularly sends money for family expenses and savings. Aarathi had been depressed for weeks but had not shared her struggles,” Ajeesh said.