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The Police have arrested a 36-year-old woman for her suspected involvement in loansharking activities.

On 29 September 2025, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Boon Lay Drive, where the unit’s main gate was splashed with red paint. A debtor’s note was also left outside the unit.

With the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division established the identity of the woman and arrested her on the same day. Preliminary investigations revealed that she is believed to be involved in other similar cases of loanshark harassment island wide.

The woman will be charged in court on 1 October 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 and disruption to 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.

Debtor’s Note



Unit splashed with red paint