The Police have arrested a 37-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 27 November 2024 at about 8.35pm, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Tampines Avenue 8, where the main gate of the residential unit was secured with a chain lock and a debtor’s note was pasted on the gate. The wall beside the unit was also 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 on 3 December 2024. Preliminary investigations revealed that he is believed to be involved in other cases of loanshark harassment.
The man will be charged in court on 5 December 2024 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. For first time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries 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 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 ‘999’ if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
04 December 2024 @ 9:10 PM