The Police have arrested two teenagers, aged 17, for their suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 12 April 2021, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment along Sumang Walk where the door and gate of a residential unit were splashed with red paint, and a debtor’s note was left outside the unit.
Through investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identities of the teenagers and arrested them on 12 April 2021. Preliminary investigations revealed that the teenagers are believed to be involved in other cases of loanshark harassment reported island-wide.
The duo will be charged in court on 14 April 2021 under the Moneylenders Act (Revised Edition 2010). For first time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine between $5,000 and $50,000, with 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, and cause annoyance or disruption 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 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.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
13 April 2021 @ 10:10 PM