Man nabbed for loanshark harassment after allegedly scribbling graffiti outside Choa Chu Kang unit
A 27-year-old man was arrested on Dec 23 for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment in Choa Chu Kang.
The police said they were alerted on Dec 18 at around 5.45pm to loanshark-related graffiti scribbled on the wall beside a Choa Chu Kang Street 62 residential unit.
With the aid of images from police cameras, officers from Jurong Police Division established the man's identity and arrested him.
Preliminary investigations revealed that he is believed to be involved in other similar cases of loanshark harassment islandwide.
The man will be charged in court on Dec 24 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.
