MAN ARRESTED FOR LOANSHARK HARASSMENT
The Police have arrested a 37-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 16 July 2023, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment along Pasir Ris Drive 6, where a residential unit was splashed with red paint and a debtor’s note was left behind.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Bedok Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 17 July 2023. Preliminary investigations revealed that the man is allegedly involved in another case of loanshark harassment. One mobile phone and one notebook were seized as a case exhibits.
The man will be charged in court on 18 July 2023 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. First-time offenders found guilty of loanshark harassment shall be punished with imprisonment of up to five years, a fine between $5,000 and $50,000, and caning of up to six strokes.
The Police have zero tolerance against loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately 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 to work with or assist them in any way. Members of the public can call the Police at ‘999’ or the X-Ah Long hotline at 1800-924-5664 if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
17 July 2023 @ 10:30 PM
Other loanshark harassment cases
508 SUBJECTS HAULED UP IN ENFORCEMENT OPERATION AGAINST SCAMS AND UNLICENSED MONEYLENDING ACTIVITIES
Following a ten-day enforcement operation conducted between 3 and 12 July 2023, officers from Bedok Division are investigating 340 men and 168 women, aged between 14 and 71, for their suspected involvement in more than 2,600 cases of scams and unlicensed moneylending activities.
Of the 508 subjects, 360 subjects are being investigated for their suspected involvement in scams, comprising mainly e-commerce scams, investment scams, job scams, tech support scams, phishing scams, and money laundering offences involving transactions exceeding $14 million. Another 148 subjects are being investigated for their suspected involvement in loan scams and loansharking activities involving transactions exceeding $300,000.
A total of 57 subjects were placed under arrest for their suspected involvement in unlicensed moneylending activities and cheating offences.
Police investigations are ongoing.
MAN ARRESTED FOR LOANSHARK HARASSMENT
The Police have arrested a 24-year-old man for his suspected involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.
On 2 July 2023, at about 11.50pm, the Police were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Bendemeer Road, where the front gate and door were splashed with red paint, and a debtor’s note was left on the wall.
Through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from Police cameras, officers from Central Police Division established the identity of the man and arrested him on 4 July 2023 along Jurong West Street 73.