Can you arrest someone who owes you money?

The most common threat is “If you don’t pay me, I’ll call police for you.”

But in law, debt is not a criminal offence. The Police have no power to arrest someone simply because they owe money.

Recovery of debt is a civil matter you go to court, not police station.

Owing money is not stealing. Only the court can enforce repayment, not the Police.

Involving the Police may only complicate issues for you as the debtor may sue you where their Fundamental right was breached.

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