The Police have arrested a 29-year-old woman for her suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
Between 22 and 25 May 2019, the Police received two reports of loanshark harassment from a victim, where the gate of his residential unit along Toa Payoh North was secured with a bicycle lock and being thrown with flower pot. A debtor’s note was also left outside his unit. Through investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her on 25 May 2019. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman is also believed to be involved in other similar cases reported island-wide.
The woman will be charged in court on 27 May 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, and mandatory caning of up to 6 strokes.
The Police have zero tolerance against loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance and disruptions to public safety, peace and security 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.
Between 22 and 25 May 2019, the Police received two reports of loanshark harassment from a victim, where the gate of his residential unit along Toa Payoh North was secured with a bicycle lock and being thrown with flower pot. A debtor’s note was also left outside his unit. Through investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras, officers from Tanglin Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her on 25 May 2019. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman is also believed to be involved in other similar cases reported island-wide.
The woman will be charged in court on 27 May 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, and mandatory caning of up to 6 strokes.
The Police have zero tolerance against loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance and disruptions to public safety, peace and security 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.
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
26 May 2019 @ 5:50 PM
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
26 May 2019 @ 5:50 PM