The Police have arrested a 33-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 15 August 2024 at about 3.40pm, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Pasir Ris Street 13, where the main door and floor of the unit were splashed with liquid believed to be coffee, and a debtor’s note was left behind outside the unit.
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 on 9 September 2024. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is believed to be involved in other cases of loanshark harassment island-wide. One mobile phone was seized as case exhibit.
The man will be charged in court on 11 September 2024 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. For first time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine between $5000 and $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 work with or assist them in any way. The public can call the Police at ‘999’ if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.
Photo of affected unit▼
Photo of debtor’s note▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
10 September 2024 @ 6:45 PM