The Police have arrested a 49-year-old woman for her suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 30 April 2025 at about 4.10pm, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Yishun Street 51, where the main gate of the residential unit was splashed with paint and a debtor note was left behind.
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 within the same day. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman is allegedly involved in another similar case of loanshark harassment committed at a residential unit along Yishun Street 21. A tin of red paint and three debtor notes were seized as case exhibits.
The woman will be charged in court on 2 May 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.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
01 May 2025 @ 4:30 PM