The Police have arrested a 18-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 28 May 2024 at about 11.50am, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Choa Chu Kang Crescent, where the unit was splashed with green and white paint and a debtor’s note was left outside the unit.
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 29 May 2024. Preliminary investigations revealed that he is believed to be involved in similar harassment acts along Bukit Batok Street 22 and Keat Hong Close.
The man will be charged in court on 31 May 2024 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 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 to 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.
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Photos of unit being splashed with paint and debtor’s note ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
30 May 2024 @ 1:55 PM