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A 59-year-old man from Arad is under investigation for usury, allegedly charging a total interest of €482,000 on loans amounting to €156,000 over ten years. Prosecutors and police conducted a search at his residence, uncovering evidence of the illegal lending practices. The loans were secured by contracts involving a house and land owned by the borrower. The victim reportedly faced threats and pressure to repay the high-interest loans, including intimidation regarding the disclosure of personal information online. The investigation is part of a larger operation coordinated by the Prosecutor's Office.