The Police have arrested a 23-year-old man for his suspected involvement in series of loanshark harassment cases.
On 8 June 2025 at about 2.45am, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Bukit Batok East Avenue 3, where the main gate was splashed with red paint and a debtor’s note was left outside the unit.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on the same day. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is allegedly involved in other similar cases of loanshark harassment reported in the vicinity of Tah Ching Road and Bendemeer Road.
The man will be charged in court on 10 June 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
09 June 2025 @ 10:00 PM