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The Police have arrested a 49-year-old man for his suspected involvement in loanshark activities. 

On 8 February 2026, at about 1.30pm, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Canberra Road. The main gate and door of the unit were splashed with red paint and a debtor’s note was placed on the gate.

Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 9 February 2026. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is believed to be involved in at least seven similar cases of loanshark harassment island-wide.

The man will be charged in court on 11 February 2026 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 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 '999' if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.

Photos of affected unit