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The Police have arrested two men, aged 18 and 28, for their suspected involvement in several cases of loanshark harassment. 

On 26 July 2026 at about 8.55am, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Sembawang Drive, where the wall beside the lift lobby was scribbled with loanshark-related graffiti. 

Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Woodlands Police Division, Central Police Division and Clementi Police Division established the identities of the men and arrested them on 27 July 2026. Preliminary investigations revealed that they are believed to be involved in at least four other similar cases of loanshark harassment islandwide. 

Both men will be charged in court on 29 July 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 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 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.

Photo of loanshark-related graffiti on the wall