The Police have arrested a 28-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 3 August 2023, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Boon Lay Drive, where the unit was splashed with green paint and loanshark writings were found on the wall.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 7 August 2023. Preliminary investigations revealed that he is also believed to be involved in two other separate loanshark harassments along Boon Lay Drive.
The man will be charged in court on 8 August2023 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. For first time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine of not less than $5,000 and of up to $50,000, an imprisonment of up to five years and caning of up to six strokes.
The Police have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance and disruptions to public safetyand 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.
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Photo of gates splashed with green paint ▼
Photo of writings on the wall ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
07 August 2023 @ 9:30 PM