The Police have arrested a 25-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 5 March 2024 at about 5.20pm, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Tampines Street 43, where the front gate was splashed with red paint, and the wall of the lift lobby was scribbled with loanshark-related graffiti.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him within eight hours. One mobile phone, one can of red spray paint, one beige colour T-shirt, one black track pants, one orange colour batik pants, one black bag and one black slipper were seized as case exhibits.
The man will be charged in court on 7 March 2024 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. For first-time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine of not less than $5,000, and not more than $50,000, with 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 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. 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 illegal loansharking activities.
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SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
06 March 2024 @ 7:39 PM