On 17 May 2025, the Singapore Police Force responded to a report of loanshark harassment at a residential unit along Senja Close in Bukit Panjang. The main door and gate of the unit were found splashed with black and green paint, and the wall beside the unit was defaced with loanshark-related graffiti.
Through ground enquiries and the aid of images from police cameras, officers from Jurong and Woodlands Police Divisions established the identity of the suspect. A 19-year-old teenager was arrested on 21 May 2025 for his suspected involvement in the case.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the teenager is believed to be involved in another similar case of loanshark harassment along Woodlands Street 41.
The teenager was charged in court on 22 May 2025 under the Moneylenders Act 2008. For first-time offenders, the offence of loanshark harassment carries a fine of between $5,000 and $50,000, with imprisonment of up to five years and caning of up to six strokes.
The police have stated that they have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities. Those who deliberately vandalise properties, cause annoyance, and 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 them in any way. The public can call the police at '999' if they suspect or know of anyone who could be involved in loansharking activities.
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