2 arrested for loanshark harassment after woman seen trying to lock gate of Tampines unit
A 31-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were arrested for their suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit in Tampines Street 43.
The woman had been seen loitering outside the unit, attempting to lock its gate with a bicycle lock.
The police said they were alerted to the case on Jan 19, at 6.10pm.
Officers from Bedok Police Division responded swiftly to the incident and arrested the woman, together with an accompanying man, at the scene.
Two bicycle locks, four debtor's notes, one red marker, one memo pad and two mobile phones were seized as case exhibits.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the duo are believed to be involved in other cases of loanshark harassment islandwide.
Investigations also revealed that they had obtained the jobs through a social media platform.
The pair will be charged in court on Jan 21 under the Moneylenders Act 2008.
For first-time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine between $5,000 and $50,000, with up to five years in jail and up to six strokes of the cane.
The police said they have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties or 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 work with or assist them in any way. Call the police at '999' if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.
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