The Police have arrested a 21-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman for their suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 14 December 2019 at about 5.30pm, the Police received a report of loanshark harassment along Punggol Walk, where the gate of a residential unit was pad-locked with a chain and a debtor’s note was left behind.
Through investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the duo and arrested them on 11 February 2020.
Both will be charged in court on 13 February 2020 under the Moneylenders Act (Revised Edition 2010). First time offenders found guilty of loanshark harassment shall be fined not less than $5,000 and not more than $50,000 with mandatory imprisonment of up to 5 years, and mandatory caning of up to 6 strokes.
The Police have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, and cause annoyance or 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’ or the X-Ah Long hotline at 1800-924-5664 if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
12 February 2020 @ 7:05 PM