Man, 25, arrested over loanshark-related graffiti at Bedok flat: 'Better you find'
A 25-year-old man will be charged in court on Oct 29 for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
The police were alerted to the case on Oct 19 at around 1pm, where loanshark-related graffiti was scribbled on the wall beside a Bedok South Road residential unit.
Through ground enquiries and with the aid of images from police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the man's identity and arrested him on Oct 27.
Preliminary investigations revealed that he is believed to be involved in another case of loanshark harassment. One mobile phone was seized as a case exhibit.
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.
