The Police have arrested a 41-year-old woman for her suspected involvement in a series of loanshark harassment cases.
On 28 January 2019, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment where the door of a residential unit at Block 166 Hougang Ave 1 was splashed with paint, and a debtor’s note was left at the unit. Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her on 31 January 2019. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman is believed to be involved in other loanshark harassment cases reported islandwide.
Investigations are ongoing.
The woman will be charged in court on 1 February 2019 under the Moneylenders Act 2010 (Revised Edition). First time offenders found guilty of loanshark harassment shall be fined not less than $5,000 and not more than $50,000 with mandatory imprisonment of up to 5 years.
The Police have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, and cause annoyance and disruptions to public safety will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law.
Members of the public are advised to stay away from loansharks and not work with or assist the loansharks in any way. The public can call the Police at ‘999’ or the X-Ah Long hotline at 1800-924-5664 if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
31 January 2019 @ 9:45 PM