The Police have arrested a 41-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 23 February 2019, the Police received a report that a man attempted to leave a debtor note outside a residential unit along Clementi Street 13. He fled when the house occupant witnessed his act and opened the door.
Through investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras, officers from Clementi Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 27 February 2019. Preliminary investigations revealed that he is believed to be involved in other loanshark harassment cases.
The man will be charged in court on 1 March 2019. Under the Moneylenders Act (Revised Edition 2010), 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 and mandatory caning of up to 6 strokes.
The Police take a zero tolerance approach towards 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 to 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
28 February 2019 @ 2:45 PM