Man arrested for loanshark harassment at Chai Chee Street, 6 tins of paint seized
A 34-year-old man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment at Chai Chee Street.
The police said they were alerted at around 12.20am on Oct 19 to the case, in which a residential unit's main gate and door were splashed with paint. A debtor's note was also left behind.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the man's identity and arrested him on the same day.
Preliminary investigations revealed that he is believed to be involved in other similar cases of loanshark harassment.
A notebook, a black and a red marker, a mobile phone and six tins of paint were seized as case exhibits.
The man was charged in court on Oct 20 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.
