The Police have arrested a 38-year-old woman for her suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 21 April 2025, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment along Admiralty Drive, where the main gate of a residential unit was locked with a bicycle lock pasted with a debtor note.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her on 24 April 2025. Preliminary investigations revealed that she is allegedly involved in other similar cases of loanshark harassment.
The woman will be charged in court on 26 April 2025 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 against loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance or disrupt 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’ if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.
Photo of affected unit
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
24 April 2025 @ 9:15 PM