The Police have arrested a 44-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 5 November 2023, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Petir Road, where a debtor note was left behind.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 6 November 2023. Preliminary investigations revealed that he is allegedly involved in other cases of loanshark harassments.
The man will be charged in court on 8 November 2023 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 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 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 to 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
07 November 2023 @ 5:32 PM