The Police have arrested a 16-year-old teenager for his suspected involvement in loanshark harassments.
On 8 August 2023, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment along Bedok South Avenue 3, where the wall of a residential unit was pasted with debtor’s note.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the teenager and arrested him on 9 August 2023. Preliminary investigations revealed that he is allegedly involved in other cases of loanshark harassment. One mobile phone was seized as case exhibit.
The teenager will be charged in court on 10 August 2023 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. For first-time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries with an imprisonment of up to five years, a fine of not less than $5,000 and of up to $50,000, and caning of up to six strokes.
The Police have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately cause annoyance and disruption to public safety 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 to work with or assist them in any way. Members of 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
09 August 2023 @ 10:05 PM