The Police are looking for the woman shown in the following picture to assist with investigations into a case of harassment by an unlicensed moneylender.
The incident was reported at Block 637 Hougang Avenue 8 on 9 January 2022.
Anyone with information is requested to call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.
All information will be kept strictly confidential.
Penalties:
For first-time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine of not less than $5,000 and not more than $50,000, with mandatory imprisonment of up to five years, and mandatory caning of up to six strokes.
Zero Tolerance
The Police have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance, or disrupt public safety, peace 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 the loansharks 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.