The Singapore Police Force arrested a 26-year-old man for his suspected involvement in loan shark activities, where a HDB unit in Jurong West was splashed with paint and had a debtor’s note left behind as well.
The police said that they were alerted to 2 cases of loanshark on 23 April along Jurong West Street 93 and Tah Ching Road at 2 residential units.
The units were reportedly splashed with red paint and had debtor’s notes left behind from the loan sharks.
Officers from the Jurong Police Division followed up with their investigations through the use of police cameras and ground enquiries, and the identity of the alleged perpetrator was established before being arrested on 24 April.
According to the Police’s preliminary investigations, the man was revealed to have been allegedly involved in another similar case along Woodlands Street 31.
The man was charged in court earlier today (25 April) under the Moneylenders Act 2008.
In the photo exhibits of the loan shark harassment, the units were seen with red paint splashed on their front gate, doors and the wall outside their homes.
Splashed paint and left debtor’s note
A debtor’s note that read “this time I give you dessert (23/4/2023) Whatsapp me Zack: +65 ********” was also seen left behind at the scene.
The Singapore Police Force said that they do not tolerate loan shark harassment activities, and those who deliberately vandalise properties and create disturbances and disruption to the safety and security of the public, will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law.
They also advised members of the public to steer clear from loan sharks and not work with or assist them in any way. Persons who suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loan shark activities can call the police at 999 or the X-Ah Long hotline at 1800-924-5664.