A man in Glasgow says he borrows £150 from a loan shark to fund his daughter’s summer trip but ends up repaying more than £1,000. According to reports, the amount escalates over nearly two years as the man continues making payments after initially receiving the smaller sum. Both outlets describe that he keeps paying because he fears reprisals if he stops, rather than because the original loan terms are being followed. The case highlights how a relatively small loan can grow into a much larger repayment burden when coercion is involved. The reports do not provide details on any charges or investigations, but both accounts focus on the same sequence: an initial loan of £150 for the daughter’s trip, continued repayments for almost two years, and a final total exceeding £1,000. The man’s continued payments are attributed to fear of consequences rather than voluntary agreement to the increasing debt.