Indian Techie Faces Financial Strain After Lending Rs 8 Lakh to Friend Moving Abroad

An Indian software developer shared on Reddit how lending Rs 8 lakh to a childhood friend for a master's degree in New Zealand led to financial and emotional distress. After the friend moved abroad, communication ceased, leaving the developer unable to recover the money. He also took loans of about Rs 5 lakh to support the friend and was later laid off, facing mounting debts, loan recovery calls, and loss of family trust. He seeks advice on legal action and financial recovery.