The Police have arrested a 54-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 3 June 2024 at about 5pm, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Jurong West Street 71, where the exterior of the residential unit was splashed with red paint, and a debtor note was affixed on the unit’s window.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division and Geylang Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 4 June 2024. Preliminary investigation revealed that the man is allegedly involved in other similar cases of loanshark harassment islandwide.
The man will be charged in court on 6 June 2024 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. For first time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine between $5,000 and $50,000 with imprisonment of up to five years, and mandatory caning of up to six strokes.
The Police have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance or disrupt 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 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 loansharking activities.
Residential unit splashed with Red Paint ▼
Debtor note affixed on window ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
05 June 2024 @ 11:15 AM