The Police have arrested a 21-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 13 October 2024 at about 5.45pm, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Pasir Ris Street 52. An overturned flowerpot and some soil were found scattered outside the unit.
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 15 October 2024. One mobile phone was seized as a case exhibit.
The man will be charged in court on 17 October 2024 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. First-time offenders found guilty of loan shark harassment shall be punished with imprisonment of up to five years, a fine between $5,000 and $50,000, and caning of up to six strokes.
The Police have zero tolerance against loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately cause annoyance and disruption 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 them in any way. Members of the public can call the Police at ‘999’ if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.
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SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
16 October 2024 @ 4:55 PM