The Police have arrested a 43-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 4 November 2020 at about 7.35pm, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Marsiling Drive where a debtor note was left behind.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division and Jurong Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 22 December 2020. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is believed to be involved in other similar cases of loanshark harassment in Jurong and Bukit Batok housing estates.
The man will be charged in court on 24 December 2020. Under the Moneylenders Act, the offence of loanshark harassment for first time offenders carries a fine between $5,000 and $50,000, a mandatory 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 and disruptions to 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 the loansharks 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.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
23 December 2020 @ 6:18 PM