The Police have arrested a 23-year-old man for his suspected involvement in loanshark harassment.
On 25 October 2023, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Sumang Lane, where the unit was splashed with red paint. A debtors’ note was also left behind.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on the same day. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is allegedly involved in another case of loanshark harassment in Sembawang Crescent.
The man will be charged in court on 27 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 for loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance and disruption to public safety 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 the loansharks 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.
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SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
26 October 2023 @ 9:55 PM