The Police have arrested a 17-year-old teenager for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 12 March 2024 at 7am, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Chai Chee Avenue, where the gate of the unit was secured with a bicycle lock and a debtor’s note was left behind.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the teenager and arrested him on 15 March 2024. One mobile phone was seized as a case exhibit. Preliminary investigations revealed that the teenager is believed to be involved in other cases of loanshark harassment.
The teenager will be charged in court on 16 March 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 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 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.
Photo of residential unit secured with bicycle lock ▼
Photo of debtor’s note ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
16 March 2024 @ 12:00 AM