Hoo, a 26-year-old salesman from Rawang, said he had borrowed money through online channels from several money lenders, but had never tried to borrow money from “Superman”.

He claimed that although he did not ask for it, “Superman” banked RM450 into his account on July 4, which he used.

The Ah Long then demanded RM6,500 as repayment from Hoo’s mother.

On July 9, the family home was splashed with red paint as a warning. Hoo said his mother paid “Superman” RM2,000 but could not afford the balance.

He claimed that “Superman” tried to burn down his house with a petrol bomb two days later, recorded himself doing it, and brazenly sent the video to him.

Hoo’s family lodged reports over both incidents with the police in Rawang. The incidents allegedly took place despite their neighbour being a policeman.

According to Hoo, the arsonist also left a warning sign with instructions to settle the debt via WhatsApp.

Hoo said “Superman” was still threatening his family, promising to continue harassing them for a year, and “kill his mother”.

They have since moved, fearing for their lives.

Hoo’s story was related by MCA public services and complaints department chief Michael Chong at a press conference at the party headquarters here today.