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The Police have arrested a 59-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment. 

On 3 October 2023 at about 5.30pm, Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Bedok North Road, where the gate of a residential unit was secured with a bicycle lock.

Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 4 October 2023. One mobile phone was seized as a case exhibit. 

The man will be charged in court on 6 October 2023 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. For first-time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine between $5000 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’ or the X-Ah Long hotline at 1800-924-5664 if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.