Suspected Loan Shark Tries to Burn House, Ends Up Setting Himself on Fire in His Own Car
In a fiery twist of fate, a man believed to be working for a loan shark (commonly known as an ah long) attempted to set fire to a residential home — only to end up engulfed in flames inside his own vehicle. The failed arson attempt, caught on CCTV and widely shared online, has drawn laughter, outrage, and calls for tougher action against illegal moneylenders.
Failed Arson Turns Into Self-Inflicted Punishment
The incident reportedly took place in Malaysia in the middle of the night, a time often associated with loan shark intimidation tactics such as splashing red paint, vandalising property, or setting homes ablaze.
Footage shows the man exiting his car with a bottle of flammable liquid, sneaking up to the front gate of a house. He pours the liquid onto the property and attempts to light it. However, in a shocking turn, the flames bounce back — possibly due to fuel residue on his hands or clothes.
Panicking, he races back to his car in flames, likely hoping to flee the scene. But in a disastrous miscalculation, the fire spreads rapidly inside the vehicle. Within seconds, the man is seen writhing in pain, trapped in the inferno of his own making.
Netizens Call It “Instant Karma” for Loan Harassment
The video was quickly uploaded to popular Malaysian Facebook pages, where it went viral. Thousands of netizens flooded the comments section with mockery and disbelief, with many describing it as a textbook case of instant karma.
“Serve him right! You want to burn people’s house but end up BBQ-ing yourself,” one user quipped. Others labelled him a “failed Ghost Rider,” while some joked that the targeted household must be protected by divine forces.
One commenter wrote, “连放火都不会，还出来当阿窿打手？” (“Can’t even commit arson properly — why be an ah long’s thug?”)
Some users speculated the man was a first-time offender or hired runner who panicked, while others pointed out the increasing desperation and violence in loan shark enforcement tactics.
Loan Shark Violence Still a Serious Threat
Although this failed attempt ended with the criminal severely injured, many others are not as lucky. Across Malaysia, illegal loan sharks continue to terrorise families with fire, paint, and threats — leaving emotional and financial scars on countless victims.
This case serves as both a cautionary tale and a call for action. While netizens laugh at the irony, it highlights a larger issue of unregulated personal loans, criminal syndicates, and the risks borrowers face when turning to ah longs in times of desperation.
Police are reportedly reviewing the footage, and charges are expected once the suspect’s condition is stabilised. Authorities have urged the public not to engage with unlicensed moneylenders and to report suspicious activity.
For now, the image of a would-be arsonist torching himself in his own getaway car serves as a blazing reminder: crime — especially loan shark enforcement — can literally backfire.
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