The Police have arrested a man, aged 24, for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 19 May 2025 at about 6.12am, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Boon Lay Drive, where the main gate was splashed with red paint and a debtor’s note was left behind.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division and Police Operations Command Centre established the identity of the man and arrested him within nine hours of the report. Preliminary investigations revealed that he is believed to be involved in other similar cases of loanshark harassment islandwide.
The man will be charged in court on 21 May 2025 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. For first-time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine of 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 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 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
20 May 2025 @ 6:00 PM