The Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection to a case of loanshark harassment involving fire reported at Blk 626 Woodlands Ave 6 on 28 April 2016.
On 28 April 2016 at about 5.11pm, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment involving fire at Blk 626 Woodlands Ave 6. Through extensive ground enquiries and with the aid of Police Cameras (POLCAMs), officers from Jurong Division arrested the suspect at Tampines Street 32 on 29 April 2016. A mobile phone, four cans of paint and one black marker were seized as case exhibits.
The suspect will be charged in Court on 30 Apr 2016 under the Moneylenders Act 2010 (Revised Edition). Under the Moneylenders Act (Revised Edition 2010), first time offenders found guilty of loanshark harassment shall be fined not less than $5,000 and not more than $50,000 with mandatory imprisonment of up to 5 years and mandatory caning of up to 6 strokes.
The Police have zero tolerance against loanshark harassment. Those who deliberately vandalise properties will be arrested swiftly and dealt with severely in accordance with the law. Upon conviction, these perpetrators can expect to be caned and jailed for damaging property and causing alarm to the general community. No effort will be spared to nab them to face the full consequences of their misdeeds regardless of their age.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
29 April 2016 @ 7:00 PM