The Singapore Police Force recently shared an article stating how they deal with loansharks and revealed details of a case back in 2019.
Back on 28 May 2019, the police were alerted about a loanshark harassment case. The victim’s home was locked up and a note stating “This is just a warning. Next will be your sister place, Fire & Lock! Give you one day to contact …”.
The police investigated the case and found that there was a quick succession of such cases islandwide.
Similar cases of locking the gates of units and leaving behind notes with the same handwriting happened in multiple locations. The CID’s Unlicensed Moneylending Strike Force also received reports that motorbike keyholes were stuffed with a substance that stops the owner from using their vehicles.
The operation became islandwide and information on the ongoing serial harasser case was broadcast to various Police divisions.
Toa Payoh Police Centre eventually received information that the male suspect was wearing a food delivery uniform.
It did not take long for the Police to contact the Food delivery company and uncover the identity of the man.
A 35-year-old was eventually arrested and evidence used for harassment was seized.
The 35-year-old admitted that he took loans from more than 10 loansharks which lead him into committing such crimes.
The man was jailed 26 months, received 9 strokes of rotan and fine $30,000
Note: It is common for loansharks to make use of those who are unable to return the money.
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