KUALA LUMPUR: Ariff Luqman Peter Lisut, who previously faced financial distress due to a misguided foray into digital currency investments resulting in a debt exceeding RM1 million, can now find peace as his debt has been cleared just a month after his story made headlines..
Popularly known as Ariff Peter, the 27-year-old, said the debt was paid with the help of all the people who relentlessly helped him by employing the various services he offered on social media.
He credited Harian Metro who helped him in getting a more extensive coverage which in turn expanded his services.
He said the remaining debt amounting to RM30,000 had been paid off with the help of his business partner who wanted him to focus on the business he started a few weeks ago.
"Previously, all debts were settled from the services I offered and the remaining RM30,000 was paid off by my business partner who believed that I should focus on business without the burden of debt.
"They are confident that this joint business can go further and be more successful. I have opened a consulting and marketing business to help B40 and small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) manage their business and finances," he said.
He said his life has became much better that he is even living in a house in Cheras, here, adding that his business ventures will also open up job opportunities for others.
Ariff Peter said, he is grateful for the sustenance that he received which had released him from the shackles of debt that burdened him for more than two years.
"I am grateful to Harian Metro for being the trigger of success in solving this debt. The services I offer are also widely used because of the help from social media and the masses.
"I am convinced that if social media is used correctly, it is capable of helping us, but it depends on each individual's perspective. I managed to get out of the debt through it (social media) and marketing," he said.
Previously, it was reported that Ariff Peter, a rising talent in the local music industry, was forced to sell off his cattle farming business, two houses, three cars- including an imported one- and a van in order to reimburse clients who were shortchanged in his investment scheme.
He said his intention was to help the public but he didn't expect that all those involved in the investment would disappear, with clients requesting their money back after feeling deceived.
He then made the decision to live out of his Proton Wira as he didn't want the burden of renting a room. He has also been taking on various jobs like cleaning and sanitising premises and homes, as well as writing lyrics.
Additionally, he accepted offers of creating business posters, copywriting and various video content, along with delivery services.
