The Police have arrested a 51-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 11 June 2025 at about 7.30am, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Bukit Batok East Avenue 3, where the main gate and floor of the unit were smeared with faeces.
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 he is believed to be involved in at least three similar cases of loanshark harassment at the said residential unit.
The man will be charged in court on 14 August 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 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.
Floor of unit smeared with faeces ▼
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
13 August 2025 @ 9:40 PM