Man, 24, nabbed for series of loanshark harassment cases islandwide
A 24-year-old man was arrested and charged for his suspected involvement in a series of loanshark harassment cases.
The police said they were alerted to the cases between 4pm and 11pm on July 16, in which the main gates and doors of several residential units were splashed with red paint and debtor’s notes were left behind.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras, officers from Ang Mo Kio Police Division established the man's identity and arrested him within six hours of the report.
Preliminary investigations revealed that he is believed to be involved in at least eight similar cases of loanshark harassment.
The man was charged in court on July 18 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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